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Shepherd University

Public, 4-year

301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

(304) 876-5000

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Quick Facts

2,375

Total Enrollment

96%

Acceptance Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

$43,726

Median Earnings (6yr)

$8,642

In-State Tuition

$12,391

Avg Net Price

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1022

Avg SAT Score

About Shepherd University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999

Location

Address 301 North King St
City Shepherdstown, WV
ZIP Code 25443
County Jefferson County

President/Chief Administrator: Mary J.C. Hendrix (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 16%
Business 13%
Liberal Arts 13%
Education 8%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Social Sciences 6%
Psychology 5%
Computer Science 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 2,375

Student Demographics

Male 39%
Female 61%
White 72%
Black 8%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 470 520 580
SAT Math 430 490 560
ACT Composite 20 22 24

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $8,642
Out-of-State Tuition $19,082

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 27%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $7,488
$30,001 - $48,000 $9,838
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,068
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,412
$110,001+ $16,778

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$43,726

6 Years After

$47,170

8 Years After

$49,358

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $27,733  |  75th percentile: $62,049

Earnings by Family Income Background

$39,544

Low Income

$43,573

Middle Income

$48,963

High Income

Student Outcomes

72%

Full-Time Retention

78%

Part-Time Retention

49%

Graduation Rate