Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,082
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,200
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,920
Net price (after aid)$12,391
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,488
$30k – $48k$9,838
$48k – $75k$12,068
$75k – $110k$15,412
$110k+$16,778
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,358
Median debt at graduation$21,600
Est. monthly loan payment$229
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.4k below avg
Out-of-state value
$19.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19.1k
below avg
Net price
$12.4k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$21.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49.4k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringWeb DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
900 - 1140
ACT range
20 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Shepherd University
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- Where is Shepherd University located?
- Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is a public university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Shepherd University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Shepherd University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,720 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,787 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Shepherd University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Shepherd University.
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