Shepherd University: Review & Facts

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Shepherd University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,235 students enrolled. This school was established in 1871 and is the only institution located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Shepherd University.

Majors
Offered
44
Shepherd University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, General Studies, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Shepherd University is fair at 70% (close to West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Shepherd University is low: 46%. About 10% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Shepherd University is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, about $15,800 annually. The additional fees at Shepherd University beyond tuition are approximately $3,000; which comes to $18,800 a year.

Read the details about Shepherd University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,690 applications were submitted and 1,620 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Shepherd University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Shepherd University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shepherd University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Shepherd University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,800 annually.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Shepherd University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Shepherd University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Shepherd University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shepherd University
301 North King St
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
25443, USA
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