Shepherd University
About
Shepherd University is a public liberal arts institution located along the Potomac River in West Virginia’s oldest town, renowned for its strong programs in nursing, education, music, and business. As the state’s sole member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), the university offers an intimate, student-centered academic environment highlighted by distinctive assets such as the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and the nationally acclaimed Contemporary American Theater Festival hosted on campus. Campus life features a vibrant, arts-infused culture with NCAA Division II athletics, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Washington, D.C., providing students with ample internship and research opportunities.
Wikipedia:Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 3,274 students.
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Shepherd University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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