Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV
PublicRuralWebsite
Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
2,375
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,358
Retention Rate
72%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9001140
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2024
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,642
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,082
Avg Net Price
$12,391
Room & Board
$11,308
Total COA
$19,863
Median Debt
$21,600

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$7,488
$30,001–48,000
$9,838
$48,001–75,000
$12,068
$75,001–110,000
$15,412
$110,001+
$16,778
Pell Grant Rate: 27%
Federal Loan Rate: 41%

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Sticker Price$30,390
Estimated Net Price$12,391 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,358
Retention Rate
72%
Median Debt
$21,600

Top Programs

Health Professions
15.7%
Business & Marketing
13.1%
Education
7.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.9%
Social Sciences
5.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.9%
Psychology
4.9%
Computer Science
4.7%
Biology
4.5%

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%
White
71.9%
Black
8.0%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
6.4%
International
1.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-15
App Fee (Domestic)$45
App Fee (International)$45

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.