Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · offers Graduate degrees
97%Acceptance rate
$11,363Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$49,358Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,600Median debt at graduation
2,344Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,056
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,082
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,601
- Room & board
- $12,916
- Books & supplies
- $1,000
- Average net price
- $11,363
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,906
- $30–48k
- $7,753
- $48–75k
- $10,107
- $75–110k
- $14,000
- $110k+
- $15,866
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 96.8%
- Average SAT
- 1034
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 468–600
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 410–540
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $43,726
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,358
- Median debt (graduates)
- $21,600
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Students with federal loans
- 39%
Programs: what graduates earn
19 of 52 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 66 | $75,914 | $24,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | $57,265 | $21,500 |
| Biology, General | 24 | $49,165 | $19,100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | $46,549 | $19,813 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 59 | $41,766 | $17,677 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 14 | $39,351 | $25,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 25 | $34,287 | $22,625 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 65 | $33,587 | $21,350 |
| Sociology | 19 | $33,190 | $18,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 | $33,059 | $21,500 |
| Social Work | 28 | $32,965 | $21,565 |
| Psychology, General | 25 | $31,282 | $21,449 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | $29,921 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | $27,186 | $18,360 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | $23,653 | $19,225 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | $71,328 | — |
| History | 5 | $27,494 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $62,820 | $27,490 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | $40,911 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,344
- Graduate students
- 637
- Part-time
- 8%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 72%
- Hispanic
- 9%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $70,092 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 53%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.shepherd.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 9% of degrees
- English – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 10% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Shepherd University?
96.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1034 on the SAT.
How much does Shepherd University cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,363 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,056 and the full cost of attendance is $19,601.
How much do Shepherd University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $49,358 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.