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Overview
Shepherd University is a University institution located in Sheperdstown, 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
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign) |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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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Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, 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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Nutrition Sciences |
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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 |
Human Services, General |
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Social Work |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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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
1,690
Applied
1,620
Accepted
2,718
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,002
Females Applied
956
Females Accepted
95%
Male Admissions
688
Males Applied
664
Males Accepted
97%
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 | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | Not reported | No |
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 | 600 | |
SAT Math | 513 | 450 | 570 | |
ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,702
In-state
15,774
Out-of-state
6,702
In-district
Fees
11,308
Room & board
5,798
Room only
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
2,718
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.13% |
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Black or African American | 8.22% |
White or Caucasian | 70.8% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
Asian | 2.11% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 6.02% |
Other | 2.84% |
Gender
Male (38.67%)
Female (61.33%)
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
166
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 120
Part-time - 46
Male - 135
Female - 146
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