Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a mid-sized, public institution in Shepherdstown, WV, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,344 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,358.
97%
Acceptance
$11,363
Net price
2,344
Enrollment
51%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
97%
Acceptance rate
1,034
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,363
Average net price
$9,056
In-state tuition
$19,082
Out-of-state tuition
$12,916
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$19,601
Total cost of attendance
29%
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Students with federal loans
$21,600
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$49,358
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,726
Median earnings (6 yrs)
51%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,565
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,344
Total enrollment
8%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
41%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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