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Shepherd University

301 N. King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

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Shepherd University School Description

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.

Shepherd University is a state-supported institution within the West Virginia system of higher education. From its beginnings over 130 years ago, the University has evolved into a comprehensive center of higher learning, serving a number of related, yet distinct roles:

*The University offers baccalaureate degrees in a wide range of fields, encompassing the liberal arts, business administration, teacher education, the social and natural sciences, and other career-oriented areas.

*The University provides credit courses for individuals that may not be seeking a specific degree, but who seek to broaden and update their knowledge in either familiar or new fields of intellectual endeavor.

*For the northern Shenandoah Valley region as a whole, the University is a center for noncredit continuing education, public service, and convenient citizen access to extensive programs in art, music, theater, athletics, and other areas of public interest. Shepherd University has a responsibility to extend its resources beyond the campus, bringing higher education closer to those who seek it.

Shepherd University is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, on the banks of the Potomac River, in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The oldest town in the state, Shepherdstown is a quaint university community, with the town and campus combining to offer a unique learning-living environment. Located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Shepherdstown is within 20 miles of nearby Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It is only 65 miles from the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.

Within a short hike or drive of the campus are such well-known historic landmarks as Harpers Ferry and the Antietam Battlefield. Across the Potomac River from the campus is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The C & O Canal National Historical Park, developed along the towpath of the old canal, is a beautiful recreational sanctuary, extending 184.5 miles from Cumberland, Maryland, to Georgetown, in the nation's capital. Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia, as well as New York and Philadelphia, are all within a few hours drive of Shepherdstown.

Guest lecturers and performers, field trips, internships, and career opportunities are advantages directly related to the location of Shepherd University.

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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 more than 4,200 students (core four)

Accreditation

The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 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.

On February 27, 1872, the Legislature of West Virginia passed the following act: “That a branch of the State Normal School be and the same is hereby established at the building known as Shepherd College, in Shepherdstown, in the county of Jefferson.”

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Rams

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,809
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,036
Students Receiving Aid:
72%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Shepherd University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Shepherd University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
African-American 4%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 55%
Out-of-State 45%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
West Virginia 55%
Maryland 22%
Virginia 15%
Pennsylvania 2%
Delaware 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 39%
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)

Shepherd University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,564 $ 12,036  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 350 $ 1,300  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,214 $ 10,736  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,883 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,737 22%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,283 23%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,740 47%  
Any Aid:
   72%  

Shepherd University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 48%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 49%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 25, Math: 23

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

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Question: Can i become a psychiatrist at Shepherd University of WV?

I am very interested in mental disabilities and want to work in a psychiatric hospital. I would really like to attend Shepherd University, WV...but i'm not sure if they offer this...can anyone help. The sites not very informative.. thanks!
8 months ago
Kelly
Kelly

Best Answer

To become a psychiatrist, you need to attend medical school. You can earn your undergraduate degree at Shepherd University, then apply to medical schools after you graduate. Shepherd University offers a Pre-Med track through the Biochemistry major, and has a high rate of graduates who attend medical schools. You can also pursue an undergraduate degree in Social Work at Shepherd University, which would prepare you to work in a variety of human services fields, including mental health, as a licensed Social Worker. I would suggest contacting the Office of Admissions at Shepherd University to discuss different majors and arrange a visit with a faculty member. You can email them at admissions@shepherd.edu.
RoXie
RoXie

Question: What kind of SAT score do i need to get into VT or Shepherd University?

What kind of SAT sore do i need to get into VT or Shepherd University?
23 months ago
KC
KC

Best Answer

Most University require that you score at least a 16 to get in withour being put in academic probation. If you score a 14 you will be consider to a college but put on probation for a 1 year and you must maintain a 2.5 GPA. However community college does not require a set score.

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