Shepherdstown, West Virginia · Public ·Rural
Shepherd University
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Rural
- Enrollment
- 2,344 students
- Women / Men
- 60.5% / 39.5%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 96.8%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 878–1140
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 19–24
Cost
- Avg net price
- $11,363
- Sticker price
- $19,601
- Tuition (in-state)
- $9,056
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,082
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Retention rate
- 71.4%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $49,358
- Median debt
- $21,600 (~$234/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 29.4%
- Take federal loans
- 39.2%
All majors at Shepherd University
43 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is Shepherd University worth it?
Pay $11,363/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,358 ten years out — about 4.3× the annual cost. Value grade: A.
- Avg net price
- $11,363/yr
- Median earnings
- $49,358/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $21,600~$234/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $45,452net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherd University's acceptance rate?
Shepherd University admits 96.8% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 878–1140 range on the SAT.
How much does Shepherd University cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,363. The sticker price before any aid is $19,601, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $45,452.
How much debt do Shepherd University graduates have?
Graduates leave Shepherd University with a median federal student loan balance of $21,600, which works out to about $234 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 39.2% of students take federal loans.
Is Shepherd University worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, Shepherd University graduates earn a median of $49,358 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.3× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Shepherd University a value grade of A.
What SAT score do you need for Shepherd University?
Admitted students score 878–1140 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at Shepherd University?
51% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Shepherd University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 71.4%.
What are the most popular majors at Shepherd University?
43 programs are listed in federal data; 35 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Shepherd University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (14.3%), followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (10.8%).
What percent of Shepherd University students receive financial aid?
29.4% of Shepherd University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 39.2% take federal student loans.
You might also consider
Similar colleges to Shepherd University
Same state, similar type and ROI grade — explore alternatives.
B