School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV) and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone304-876-5000
WEBwww.shepherd.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.shepherd.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.shepherd.edu/admissions/apply-to-shepherd
Financial Aidwww.shepherd.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://shepherd.studentaidcalculator.com/
Athleticwww.shepherd.edu/institutional-research/ir-data
Disability Servicewww.shepherd.edu/accessibility
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV) is 95.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.14%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $40 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate95.86 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)34.14 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$45
Graduate Application Fees$40

Tuition & Fees

Shepherd's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,642 for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.92% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,722).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $9,270 for West Virginia residents and $13,176 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.09% compared to the last year's rate.
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,642$19,082
Graduate Tuition & Fees$9,270$13,176
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 3,235 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 533 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Shepherd has 2,718 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 517 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students3,235
Undergraduate Students2,718
Graduate Students517
Online Enrollment533

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Shepherd offers 53 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 53 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Shepherd
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs53 Programs
Number of online programs3 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification