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Shepherd University campus

🇺🇸 USA · West Virginia

Shepherd University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
96.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹17,92,410Out-of-state
Students
2,344Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 3,274 students.

Admissions planning estimate

96.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 95.65%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 95.7% (1,715/1,793; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

97 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,370
Offered a place 1,319
Enrolled 483

36.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite878-1140
4001600
ACT composite19-24
136

What a year costs

₹30,99,568 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹17,92,410
  • Housing₹12,13,226
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹30,99,568
After aid (average) ₹10,67,349

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,50,648
Out-of-state ₹17,92,410

Average aid awarded: ₹7,20,928 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.4%
Retention
51%
Graduation
39%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.3%
Hispanic 8.7%
African American 8.3%
Multiracial 6.5%
Unknown 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate96.78%
Total Applicants1370
Admitted Applicants1319
Enrolled Applicants483
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %878
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,50,648
Out-of-State Tuition₹17,92,410
Average Housing Cost₹12,13,226
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹10,67,349
Average Aid Awarded₹7,20,928
Out-of-State Students39%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.28%
Asian1.45%
Hispanic8.7%
White72.31%
Multiracial6.48%
Native American0.09%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International0.94%
Unknown Race1.66%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate51.03%
Retention Rate71.38%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates2344

Contact

Street Address301 S King St
ZIP Code25443
Phone(304) 876-5212
Websitehttps://www.shepherd.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/