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Shepherd University
  • 4 Year
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
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Shepherd University

#5 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Shepherd is a public university located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,255 undergraduate students. The Shepherd acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Nursing. Graduating 46% of students, Shepherd alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,400.
    shepherd.edu
    301 NORTH KING ST
    SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
    About Shepherd...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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    Shepherd Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    98%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    970-1170
    ACT Range
    19-26
    Application Fee
    $45
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    shepherd.edu/admissions/apply-to-shepherd

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,685 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,789 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      69 Graduates
    • Business
      57 Graduates
    • Nursing
      56 Graduates
    • Biology
      32 Graduates
    • Sociology
      28 Graduates
    • Information Science
      27 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      27 Graduates
    • High School Education
      26 Graduates
    • Communications
      24 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      69%
    • On Campus
      18%
    • Online
      13%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,255 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    461
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $39,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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