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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WVPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Shepherd University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Shepherdstown, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading468 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math410 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,114
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,764
Earnings 5yr: $81,437
Debt: $27,206
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,218
Earnings 5yr: $79,302
Debt: $21,830
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,412
Earnings 5yr: $56,868
Debt: $20,030
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,588
Earnings 5yr: $53,057
Debt: $18,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,953
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,606
Earnings 5yr: $51,548
Debt: N/A
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,789
Earnings 5yr: $50,742
Debt: $24,950
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,353
Earnings 5yr: $34,523
Debt: $19,558
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,124
Earnings 5yr: $37,624
Debt: $21,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,153
Earnings 5yr: $54,880
Debt: $29,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,992
Earnings 5yr: $48,740
Debt: $25,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,122
Earnings 5yr: $54,356
Debt: $27,722
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,797
Earnings 5yr: $51,173
Debt: $25,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,344
Earnings 5yr: $54,041
Debt: $22,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,661
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,328
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $57,987
Debt: $21,937
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,786
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,363
In-State Tuition$9,056
Out-of-State Tuition$19,082
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,726
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,358
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,297
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$62,583
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