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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
2.7Above Average
96%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a public four-year institution located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 2,375 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,358 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,391 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
2,375
Total students
Median Earnings
$49,358
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,642
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,082
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,391
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
430
Median
515
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,082/yr
In-State Tuition$8,642/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,391/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$49,564
10-Year Earnings
$493,580
ROI Multiple
10.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Shepherd University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$49k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,375
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
