Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a public 4-year institution in Shepherdstown, WV. It enrolls about 3,318 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Enrollment | 3,318 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,793 / 1,715 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,082 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 49% |
| Transfer-out rate | 10% |
| Full-time retention rate | 72% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,651 |
| Campus setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 470–580 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–24 |
| Website | www.shepherd.edu/ |
| Phone | 3048765000 |
Admissions
About 1,793 students applied and 1,715 were admitted. Of those admitted, 566 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,642 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,082. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,651 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,488 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,838 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,068 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,412 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,778 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 590 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV, Jefferson County. Its coordinates are 39.4331, -77.8041.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Shepherd University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,793 applicants.
How much does Shepherd University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,642 for in-state students and $19,082 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Shepherd University?
About 3,318 students are enrolled.