Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public
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Shepherd University admitted 96.8% of applicants university-wide (1,593 of 1,646).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 96.8% | 1,593 | 1,646 |
| Men | 96.2% | 705 | 733 |
| Women | 97.3% | 888 | 913 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,593 admitted students, 505 enrolled (31.7% yield).
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 878–1140
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,498/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,082 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,416 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,498/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $7,906 |
| $30k–48k | $7,753 |
| $48k–75k | $10,107 |
| $75k–110k | $14,000 |
| Over $110k | $15,866 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $7,500 per year (Trustee)
- University Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Award — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Shepherd University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $7,500 per year (Trustee)
- University Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Award — $2,000 per year (Merit)
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
Shepherd University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,358
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,600
- At graduation
Shepherd University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Visual & performing arts (6%), Social sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Shepherd University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.