Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV · Public · 2,344 undergraduates

Shepherd University admitted 97% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 878–1140 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $7,940 a year. Within six years, 50% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
97%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
878–1140
ACT middle 50%
19–24

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$18,628 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$7,940 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$7,948 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$9,404 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$19,706 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
50%
Students who return for a second year
71%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$54,833 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,978

Students

Undergraduates
2,344
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
31%
Student-faculty ratio
17 to 1
Campus setting
Rural

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
18%
Business, management and marketing
12%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
10%
Education
9%
Visual and performing arts
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.