Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$11,208

$21,648

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
470
75th
560
25th
430
75th
26
25th
20
75th
23
25th
17
75th
24
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,715
Declined 78
Total Received 1,793
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Enrollment

2,906

undergraduate students

412

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1871, Shepherd University is a public four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the arts, sciences, and education. It is located on a 320-acre campus in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia—65 miles from Washington, D.C.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,318
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

325-acre campus in Shepherdstown (population: 1,802), 65 miles from Washington, DC. Major airport serves Washington, DC; smaller airport and bus serve Hagerstown, MD (20 miles); train serves Harpers Ferry (eight miles). School provides transportation around campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Shepherd University
301 North King Street
Shepherdstown, WV
25443-5000

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
49%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
470
75th
560
25th
430
75th
26
25th
20
75th
23
25th
17
75th
24
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,715
Declined 78
Total Received 1,793

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,675

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,642
Housing $5,798
Food $5,510
Additional fees $2,566
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $23,516
Average Financial Aid - $7,675
Total with Avg. Aid $15,841
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 344-5231, extension 5470
F: 304 876-5238
faoweb@shepherd.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bass fishing, corn hole, dance team, dodgeball, fencing, fly fishing, football, racquetball, running, sand volleyball, soccer, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Computational and Applied Mathematics yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
General Studies yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Regents B.a.
  2. Nursing
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,318

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,906
students

Female
61%
1,760

Male
39%
1,146

12%

412
students

Female
76%
315

Male
24%
97

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

2,164
students

Female
61%
1,310

Male
39%
854

26%

742
students

Female
61%
450

Male
39%
292

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

231

Transfer applicants enrolled

8%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 14

Spring: January 7

Summer: May 21

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Cote D'ivoire
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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