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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University, founded in 1871, is a public liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education and Professional Studies, and Natural Science and Mathematics. Its 320-acre campus is located in historic Shepherdstown, 65 miles from Washington, DC.

Tuition & Fees

$7,784

$18,224

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
23%
500-599
49%
400-499
25%
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
54%
400-499
30%
300-399
1%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
14%
24-29
34%
18-23
36%
12-17
16%
30-36
2%
24-29
25%
18-23
35%
12-17
38%
30-36
5%
24-29
32%
18-23
51%
12-17
12%
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,319
Declined + 51
Total Received 1,370
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Public

3,200

undergraduate students

354

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 5615
ACT 4532

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School Facts

Shepherd University, founded in 1871, is a public liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education and Professional Studies, and Natural Science and Mathematics. Its 320-acre campus is located in historic Shepherdstown, 65 miles from Washington, DC.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 3,554
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)

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Shepherdstown, WV

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
49%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 3% of male students
 
3 sororities 5% of female students
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
23%
500-599
49%
400-499
25%
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
54%
400-499
30%
300-399
1%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
14%
24-29
34%
18-23
36%
12-17
16%
30-36
2%
24-29
25%
18-23
35%
12-17
38%
30-36
5%
24-29
32%
18-23
51%
12-17
12%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
August 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,319
Declined + 51
Total Received 1,370

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Kristen Lorenz
Director of Admissions
P: 800 344-5231, extension 5212
F: 304 876-5165
admission@shepherd.edu

Financial Aid

79%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$2,795

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,784
Room $5,852
Board $4,238
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $18,874
Average Financial Aid - $2,795
Total with Avg. Aid $16,079

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,588,777
State $1,646,112
Institutional $258,170
Other external
Total $6,493,059

Non-need-based

Federal
State $2,026,673
Institutional $3,924,011
Other external $556,407
Total $6,507,091

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Joyce Cabral
Director of Financial Aid
jcabral@shepherd.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

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 Directors

Chauncey Winbush (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mascot
Rams
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Appalachian Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
College Student Development/Administration
Communications/New Media
Computer Engineering
Computer/Information Science
Computer/Information Technology
Curriculum/Instruction
Data Analytics
Early Education
Economics
Elementary Education
Engineering Science
English
Environmental Studies
Family/Consumer Sciences
Global Studies
Health Promotion/Exercise Science
History
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation/Sport Studies
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Teaching
Theatre
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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

3,554

total students

68%

in-state

32%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

3,200
students

Female
58%
1,862

Male
42%
1,338

10%

354
students

Female
70%
247

Male
30%
107

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

73%

2,354
students

Female
59%
1,371

Male
41%
983

27%

846
students

Female
59%
491

Male
41%
355

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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
6%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

74%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 14

Spring: January 7

Summer: May 21

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Siriki Diabate
304 876-5805
sdiabate@shepherd.edu

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