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Shepherd University

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV · Rural · 2,344 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Shepherdstown, WV, 25443 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
39 mi away
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Admission Rate
97%
Cost of Attendance
$19,601
per academic year
Graduation Rate
50%
Median Earnings
$49,358
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$21,600
at graduation
Enrollment
2,344
Small (<3k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$9,056
Out-of-state tuition
$19,082
Room & board
$12,916
Avg net price
$11,363
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,906
$30–48k
$7,753
$48–75k
$10,107
$75–110k
$14,000
$110k+
$15,866
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
SAT average
1034
468600 range
ACT midpoint
23
1924 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
1st-yr retention
71%
Consumer completion
51%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,726
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,358
Median debt
$21,600
Monthly loan payment
$229
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
41%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,726
10 years after entry
$49,358
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities65
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Social Work28
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies25
Psychology, General25
Computer and Information Sciences, General24
Biology, General24
Fine and Studio Arts24
Communication and Media Studies19
Sociology19
Natural Resources Conservation and Research16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General14
Accounting and Related Services9
Chemistry8
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$7,788/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,565
Federal loan rate
39%