Shepherd University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3767 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1045 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #975 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2999 of 4,169 | For Cognitive Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 2,906
- Graduates
- 412
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.shepherd.edu
Shepherd University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Shepherd University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,793 | 751 | 1,042 |
| Admissions | 1,715 | 711 | 1,004 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 559 | 237 | 322 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
1,584 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
451 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
342 or 60%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Shepherd University are 900-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Shepherd University are 20-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2290 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 280 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 261 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 199 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 189 (6%) |
| Asian | 58 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,183
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,288 | $8,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,288 | $8,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,774 | $11,484 |
| Fee in-district | $2,354 | $990 |
| Fee in-state | $2,354 | $990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,308 | $1,692 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,308 |
| Room charge | $5,798 |
| Meal charge | $5,510 |
Shepherd University majors
Shepherd University has granted 510 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 63 master's across 6 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shepherd University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 29 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | ||
| General Studies | 65 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 25 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 24 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 16 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 14 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Engineering Science | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 510 | 63 | 14 |
Shepherd University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shepherd University has published 1,081 scientific papers with 18,010 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 108 |
| 1993 | 10 | 70 |
| 1994 | 4 | 88 |
| 1995 | 9 | 57 |
| 1996 | 8 | 81 |
| 1997 | 5 | 91 |
| 1998 | 19 | 106 |
| 1999 | 8 | 95 |
| 2000 | 16 | 124 |
| 2001 | 7 | 102 |
| 2002 | 21 | 134 |
| 2003 | 8 | 131 |
| 2004 | 11 | 145 |
| 2005 | 19 | 165 |
| 2006 | 20 | 199 |
| 2007 | 22 | 223 |
| 2008 | 20 | 204 |
| 2009 | 28 | 234 |
| 2010 | 18 | 262 |
| 2011 | 19 | 299 |
| 2012 | 22 | 360 |
| 2013 | 25 | 383 |
| 2014 | 25 | 413 |
| 2015 | 38 | 536 |
| 2016 | 104 | 861 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1166 |
| 2018 | 86 | 1282 |
| 2019 | 54 | 1275 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1521 |
| 2021 | 43 | 1674 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1482 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1457 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1241 |
Notable alumni
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Joey Travolta
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm producerfilm actorfilm directorfilm editor
- Biography
-
Joseph Allen Travolta is an American actor. He is the older brother of actor John Travolta.
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Tyson Bagent
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Tyson Jacob Bagent is an American professional football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Shepherd Rams.
-
Matt Lewis
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Matt K. Lewis is an American conservative political writer, blogger, podcaster, and columnist for The Daily Beast, formerly with The Daily Caller, and has written for The Week. He has also appeared on CNN and MSNBC as a political commentator.
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John J. Cornwell
- Occupations
- politicianteacherlawyereditorpublisher
- Biography
-
John Jacob Cornwell was a Democratic politician from Romney in Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Cornwell served as the 15th governor of West Virginia, from 1917 to 1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905.
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Ricky Schmitt
- Occupations
- Canadian football playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Ricky William Schmitt is a former gridiron football punter and place kicker. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Shepherd University.
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George William Johnson
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
George William Johnson was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as United States Representative from West Virginia from 1923 to 1925 and from 1933 to 1943.
General info
| Founded | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 387 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 North King St Shepherdstown, West Virginia, 25443 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 3048765000 |