Shepherd University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

95.7%

Acceptance Rate

2,375

Undergrads

$12,391

Net Price / Year

49.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Shepherd University

Shepherd University is a public 4-year institution located in Shepherdstown, WV. The school enrolls approximately 3,339 students. With an acceptance rate of 95.7%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,339

Men 1,273

Women 2,066

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 26.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 71%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

95.7%

Acceptance Rate

1,646

Applications

505

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

468

600

SAT Math

410

540

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	1,646	1,593	505	96.8%
2022	1,690	1,620	553	95.9%
2020	1,651	1,613	523	97.7%
2018	1,565	1,400	593	89.5%
2016	1,546	1,421	564	91.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,391

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

26.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

49.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

34 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	85	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	73	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	67	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	67	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	40	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	28	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	27	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	26	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	25	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	22	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	21	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	21	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	16	N/A	N/A
History.	14	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	13	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	11	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	8	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	8	N/A	N/A
Economics.	8	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	6	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	6	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	5	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	5	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	3	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.	2	N/A	N/A
Engineering Science.	1	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,277,628

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,277,628

Total Athletics Revenue

383

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	105	$1,609,623	$1,609,623	N/A
Basketball	Coed	25	$705,189	$705,189	N/A
Soccer	Coed	65	$411,675	$411,675	N/A
Baseball	Men	46	$320,522	$320,522	N/A
Softball	Women	20	$256,270	$256,270	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$232,730	$232,730	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	24	$128,017	$128,017	N/A
Tennis	Coed	17	$89,628	$89,628	N/A
Golf	Coed	11	$83,876	$83,876	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	19	$35,330	$35,330	N/A
Other Sports	Women	33	$35,251	$35,251	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	20
Fondling	4
Robbery	2