Shepherd University, WV
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Shepherd University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity21
Retention23
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity29
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Shepherd University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education10%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities16%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Shepherd University
89%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Shepherd University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$17K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Shepherd University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Shepherd University
69%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 39% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 55% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Shepherd University
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Shepherd University
2,817
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
268
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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