Shepherd University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,344 students.
About This School
Shepherd University is a public institution located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia with approximately 2,344 undergraduate students enrolled. Shepherd University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,363 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 3,274 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $12,391/year average net price and only $14,297 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. The concern worth taking seriously is the 49% graduation rate — meaning roughly half of students who start don't finish — which, combined with median earnings of $43,000 a decade out, suggests you'll want a clear plan and strong reasons for choosing this school rather than just arriving and hoping for the best.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,344 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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