Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · 2,344 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,906 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,753 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,107 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,000 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,866 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,363 |
Sticker tuition: $9,056 in-state, $19,082 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- 1034
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,358
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,600
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing18%
Business12%
Education9%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Criminal Justice4%
Computer Science4%
Communications & Media4%
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