Shepherd University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3740 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1039 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #969 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2795 of 3,939 | For Cognitive Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 2,718
- Graduates
- 517
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 28% 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% | 97% | 95% |
| Applicants | 1,690 | 688 | 1,002 |
| Admissions | 1,620 | 664 | 956 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 544 | 228 | 316 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 2 | 7 |
1,533 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
533 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
306 or 55%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Shepherd University are 930-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Shepherd University are 19-24 (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 | 2370 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 249 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 235 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 171 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 75 (2%) |
| Asian | 75 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $7,328
- 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 | $1,994 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $1,994 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,948 | $1,422 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,987 |
| Room charge | $5,789 |
| Meal charge | $5,198 |
Shepherd University majors
Shepherd University has granted 578 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 62 master's across 6 programs, and 6 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 | 72 | 19 | |
| General Studies | 71 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 23 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Education, General | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 578 | 62 | 6 |
Shepherd University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shepherd University has published 908 scientific papers with 12,185 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 23 |
| 1992 | 4 | 41 |
| 1993 | 10 | 16 |
| 1994 | 3 | 26 |
| 1995 | 8 | 20 |
| 1996 | 7 | 27 |
| 1997 | 5 | 32 |
| 1998 | 20 | 41 |
| 1999 | 7 | 47 |
| 2000 | 14 | 81 |
| 2001 | 8 | 67 |
| 2002 | 21 | 94 |
| 2003 | 8 | 97 |
| 2004 | 10 | 111 |
| 2005 | 16 | 128 |
| 2006 | 17 | 160 |
| 2007 | 20 | 185 |
| 2008 | 18 | 167 |
| 2009 | 27 | 214 |
| 2010 | 19 | 219 |
| 2011 | 15 | 240 |
| 2012 | 19 | 305 |
| 2013 | 25 | 282 |
| 2014 | 24 | 351 |
| 2015 | 33 | 448 |
| 2016 | 49 | 677 |
| 2017 | 67 | 893 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1049 |
| 2019 | 53 | 1081 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1118 |
| 2021 | 44 | 1271 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1210 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1065 |
Notable alumni
-
Joey Travolta
- Occupations
- film directorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritersinger
- Biography
-
Joseph Allen Travolta is an American actor. He is the older brother of actor John Travolta.
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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
- editorlawyerteacherpoliticianpublisher
- 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 1917-1921. He also served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1905.
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Ricky Schmitt
- Occupations
- player of American footballCanadian 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.
-
George William Johnson
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
George William Johnson was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as United States Representative from West Virginia.
General info
| Founded | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 399 |
| 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 |