Shepherd University is a four-year, public school located in Shepherdstown, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Shepherd's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,642 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,290.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,235 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Shepherd's acceptance rate is 95.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.00%. The median SAT scores is 1010 and the ACT socre is 22.
Shepherd ranked 156th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Shepherd University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Shepherd University is $8,642 for in-state students and $19,082 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,270 for in-state students and $13,176 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,018 for West Virginia residents and $19,449 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,548 for West Virginia residents and $13,452 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,642 | $19,082 |
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| Graduate | $9,270 | $13,176 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,018 | $19,449 |
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| Graduate | $9,548 | $13,452 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Shepherd University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Shepherd
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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