Shepherd University

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Location: Mid-Atlantic
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
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Shepherd University, a West Virginia public liberal arts university, is a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. We are the regional center for academic, cultural and economic opportunity. Our mission of service succeeds because we are dedicated to our core values: learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community.

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Shepherd University, formerly Shepherd College, is an American, state-funded, university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is not to be confused with a Christian private college with the same name located in Los Angeles or with another Christian institution located in San Francisco that bears the same name as well. The University currently serves 4,000 students and offers the following degrees: bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of arts in elementary education, bachelor of arts in secondary education, bachelor of music education, Regents bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of social work, master of arts in curriculum and instruction, master of arts in business administration, master of arts in teaching, master of arts in college student development and administration, and master of music, music education.

Accreditation

The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, phone 312/263-0456. Individual programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

History

Shepherd University began when the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, was moved from Shepherdstown to Charles Town in July 1871. The people of Shepherdstown and vicinity decided to use the vacated courthouse for educational purposes. An article of incorporation for a school to be known as Shepherd University, designed to instruct students “in languages, arts and sciences,” was drawn up and signed by C.W. Andrews, A.R. Boteler, C.T. Butler, G.M. Beltzhoover, David Billmyer, Samuel Knott, and Henry Shepherd. This body of incorporators gave itself power to elect instructors, pay salaries, and prescribe courses of study. Professor Joseph McMurran was appointed first principal of the institution, which opened with 42 students in September 1871, under the authority of the Board of Trustees.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,804
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 91%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 10,618
Students Receiving Aid: 66%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 35
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
African-American 4%
Other 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 72%
Out-of-State 28%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
West Virginia 72%
Maryland 12%
Virginia 9%
Pennsylvania 2%
Delaware 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 30%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,046 $ 10,618  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 350 $ 1,300  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,696 $ 9,318  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,824 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,093 24%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,337 16%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,853 43%  
Any Aid:
  66%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 91% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 35%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 540
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 53%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Shepherd University

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Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Shepherd University

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