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| Accepted | 1,400 |
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| Declined | + 165 |
| Total Received | 1,565 |
| SAT | 5615 |
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| ACT | 4532 |
| Name | Location |
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| Marshall University | Huntington, WV |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| Blue Ridge Community College and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD |
| Towson University | Towson, MD |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA |
| York College of Pennsylvania | York, PA |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, MD |
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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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 3,648 |
| 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) |
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
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| Application fee | $45 |
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| 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 |
89%
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| Accepted | 1,400 |
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| Declined | + 165 |
| Total Received | 1,565 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
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Kristen Lorenz
Director of Admissions
P: 800 344-5231, extension 5212
F: 304 876-5165
admission@shepherd.edu
73%
$12,813
| Tuition | $7,784 |
| Room | $5,740 |
| Board | $4,070 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $18,594 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $12,813 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $5,781 |
Need-based
| Federal | $5,189,572 |
| State | $1,718,086 |
| Institutional | $297,924 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $7,205,582 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $2,288,104 |
| Institutional | $4,022,235 |
| Other external | $435,437 |
| Total | $6,745,776 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
State aid form
P: 800 344-5231, extension 5470
F: 304 876-5238
faoweb@shepherd.edu
Joyce Cabral
Director of Financial Aid
jcabral@shepherd.edu
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Chauncey Winbush (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| 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 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Cote D'ivoire Gambia Nigeria |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Siriki Diabate
304 876-5775
sdiabate@shepherd.edu
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