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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown,
WV
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate98%
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About Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a public, state university in the town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Shepherd University was founded in 1871. The college enrolls around 3,159 students per year, including 2,815 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Shepherd University
It is not difficult to get into Shepherd University. The acceptance rate at Shepherd University is 98%. In 2022, 1,613 out of 1,651 total applicants were accepted.
| Shepherd University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 98% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 74% |
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Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, near Washington and D.C..
If you would like to see Shepherd University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Shepherdstown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dulles International.
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College Info
Shepherd University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Shepherd University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Shepherd University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Shepherd University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
940 - 1140
Math SAT Range
460 - 560
Reading SAT Range
480 - 590
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1140 and Above
Good
940 to 1140
Avg
940 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Shepherd University students is 1044. Applicants with SAT scores of 1140 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Shepherd University, while applicants with SAT scores between 940 to 1140 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 940 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Shepherd University.
Shepherd University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$19,632
In State$29,118
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,790
$15,276
Fees
$1,994
$1,994
Housing
$10,848
$10,848
Books
$1,000
$1,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at Shepherd University is like? There are approximately 3,159 students enrolled at Shepherd University, including 2,815 undergraduate students and 344 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from WV and 33% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time16%
Part Time67%
In State33%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,159
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
98%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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