University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
96% admitted · $17,378/yr after aid
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $7,940
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $54,833
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Shepherd University is a public college in Shepherdstown, WV with 2,344 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1034 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,940 per year ($7,948 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,833 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,793
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,715
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 33%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing468–600
200800
SAT Math410–540
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Shepherd University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,628
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,404
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,706
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,948
- $30–48k$11,032
- $48–75k$6,162
- $75–110k$4,894
- $110k+$10,882
Get a personal estimate with Shepherd University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $54,833
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,978
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,344
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White72%
- Hispanic9%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Shepherd University FAQ
What is Shepherd University's acceptance rate?+
Shepherd University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Shepherd University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 468–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1034.
What ACT score do you need for Shepherd University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Shepherd University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Shepherd University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,793 students applied to Shepherd University and 1,715 were admitted; 566 enrolled.
Does Shepherd University consider legacy status?+
No. Shepherd University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Shepherd University require an essay?+
Shepherd University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Shepherd University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,628 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,940.
What is Shepherd University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237792 · How we use this data
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