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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Shepherd University is a public institution in Shepherdstown with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1022, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,358 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,391.

Established
1871
Motto
Ne plus ultra
Mascot
JC the Ram
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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96%Acceptance
1022SAT Avg
2,375Students
16:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$49,358Earnings 10yr
$12,391Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Shepherd University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1022

Reading & WritingMid: 555
470580
MathMid: 515
430560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2024

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1022

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,642
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,082
Room & Board$11,308
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$19,863
Average Net Price$12,391
Median Debt at Graduation$21,600
Monthly Payment (10yr)$229

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,488
$30–48K$9,838
$48–75K$12,068
$75–110K$15,412
$110K+$16,778

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,391

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,297

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,375
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 8%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention72.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,726
8 Years$47,170
10 Years$49,358

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,200
Men
$48,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
55 mi(95 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
64 mi(111 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
135 mi(234 min)

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