Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Shepherd University is a public institution in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,344 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,358 ten years after enrollment, which is 21% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 50.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $21,600, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.29x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,363 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, and Social Work.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,358
Graduation Rate
50.2%
Median Debt
$21,600
Average Net Price
$11,363
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.09x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.29x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,344
Admission Rate
96.8%
Average SAT
1034
Retention Rate
71.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$9,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,082
Pell Grant Rate
29.4%
Federal Loan Rate
39.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,906
Income $30K–$48K
$7,753
Income $48K–$75K
$10,107
Income $110K+
$15,866

Student Demographics

Women
60.0%
White
72.3%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
8.7%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
6.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.4%

Accreditations

Programs (38)

Bachelor (25)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $78,764 66
Liberal Arts & Sciences $49,153 65
Business Administration & Management $62,588 59
Teacher Education $48,992 41
Social Work $48,122 28
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies $51,789 25
Psychology $41,344 25
Computer & Information Sciences $74,218 24
Biology Not reported 24
Fine Arts $50,124 24
Communications $50,353 19
Sociology $63,412 19
Natural Resources Conservation $46,797 16
Health Services $56,953 14
Accounting Not reported 9
Chemistry Not reported 8
Political Science Not reported 7
Engineering Science Not reported 6
International Studies Not reported 5
Economics Not reported 5
Music Not reported 5
History Not reported 5
Computer Engineering Not reported 3
English Language & Literature $38,581 3
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3

Master (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $83,114 29
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $53,606 14
Education Not reported 11
Area Studies Not reported 4
Curriculum & Instruction Not reported 4

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 14
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Area Studies Graduate Certificate 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Applied Mathematics Bachelor 2
Computer Software Engineering Master 1
Romance Languages Bachelor 1
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Bachelor 1
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 1

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