Shepherd University
PublicShepherdstown, WV
Located in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd University is a public small school with roughly 2,344 undergraduates. Shepherd University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 97%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $78,764/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027
Confirm on Shepherd University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,026 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Shepherd University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Shepherd University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Shepherd University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherd University's acceptance rate?
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Shepherd University?
Admitted students at Shepherd University typically score between 878–1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Shepherd University?
Admitted students at Shepherd University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Shepherd University cost?
Shepherd University's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,601 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Shepherd University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Shepherd University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Shepherd University?
For 2024-25, Shepherd University's published tuition and required fees were $19,082 for out-of-state students and $9,056 for in-state students -- $10,026 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Shepherd University?
Shepherd University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Shepherd University require students to live on campus?
No -- Shepherd University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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