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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
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Overview
Shepherd University is a University institution located in Shepherdstown, WV, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000
United States
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000
United States
Contact
Ms. Kristen Lorenz
Director of Admissions
Email: admission@shepherd.edu
Phone: 304-876-5212
Fax: 304-876-5165
Director of Admissions
Email: admission@shepherd.edu
Phone: 304-876-5212
Fax: 304-876-5165
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Information Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Engineering, General |
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Engineering Science |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Health And Wellness, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Computational And Applied Mathematics |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,651
Applied
1,613
Accepted
2,815
Enrolled
Female Admissions
964
Females Applied
940
Females Accepted
98%
Male Admissions
687
Males Applied
673
Males Accepted
98%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Other requirements: | ACT/SAT Scores |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 538 | 480 | 590 | |
SAT Math | 513 | 460 | 560 | |
ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,790
In-state
15,276
Out-of-state
5,790
In-district
Fees
1,994
Full-time student fees
10,848
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Minorities Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,277
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,275
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,918
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,461
Avg. Loan Aid
8,049
Avg. Grant Aid
6,189
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80.36%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
36%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,815
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.53% |
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Black or African American | 7.58% |
White or Caucasian | 74.43% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Asian | 2.06% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
Two or more races | 4.96% |
Other | 2.54% |
Gender
Male (39.57%)
Female (56.91%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 27% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Midnight Breakfast and Relay for Life
Homecoming, Midnight Breakfast and Relay for Life
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Relay for Life, Student Government Association, Ram Marching Band, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Program Board
Relay for Life, Student Government Association, Ram Marching Band, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Program Board
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 2 | ||
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | No | |
Football | Division 2 | ||
Golf | Division 2 | ||
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Tennis | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 2 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 2 | ||
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | Division 2 | ||
Tennis | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | Division 2 |
Faculty
281
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 139
Part-time - 142
Male - 135
Female - 146
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