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Shepherd University

Shepherd University is a public university in a rural area near a city with 2,906 students and a 97% acceptance rate.

Shepherdstown, West Virginia · Public · Rural, near a city · 2,906 students

NCAA Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

97%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,034

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$11,363

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,358

10 years after entry

Students

2,906

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		FallNovember 15, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: shepherd.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,906
$30,001–48,000$7,753
$48,001–75,000$10,107
$75,001–110,000$14,000
Over $110,000$15,866

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreShepherd University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 207
Calculus BC3MATH 207 and 208
Biology3BIOL 103 and BIOL 104
Chemistry3CHEM 207, CHEM 207L, CHEM 209, CHEM 209L
Physics 13PHYS 201, 201L
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 102
United States History3HIST 201 and HIST 202
Show all 30 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 207
Calculus BC3MATH 207 and 208
Biology3BIOL 103 and BIOL 104
Chemistry3CHEM 207, CHEM 207L, CHEM 209, CHEM 209L
Physics 13PHYS 201, 201L
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 102
United States History3HIST 201 and HIST 202
Psychology3PSYC 101
Statistics4MATH 314
Macroeconomics3ECON 205 and 206
World History: Modern3HIST 101 and HIST 102
Environmental Science3
WITH documentation of year-long laboratory…WITH documentation of year-long laboratory experience: ENVS 201, 201L, 202, 202L (8cr)
Physics 23PHYS 202, 202L
European History3HIST 102 and HIST 103
Human Geography3GEOG 105
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 101
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 101 and 102
United States Government and Politics3PSCI 101
Art History3ART 103
Art History4ART 203 (for art majors)
Music Theory3MUSC 111
Music Theory4MUSC 103 (for music majors)
Comparative Government and Politics3PSCI 304
Computer Science (A,AB, or Principles)3CIS 104
Drawing4, or 6; ART 115
French Language and Culture3FREN 101
French Language and Culture5FREN 101 and 102
German Language and Culture3GERM 101
German Language and Culture5GERM 101 and 102
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 222, 222L
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 221, 221L
Precalculus3MATH 108
Studio Art 2D Design4, or 6; ART 140
Studio Art 3D Design4, or 6; ART 170

Source: catalog.shepherd.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management75
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse68
General Studies58
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies31
Biology/Biological Sciences27
Health and Wellness25
Psychology24
Secondary Education and Teaching22
Show the other 24 majors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration21
Elementary Education and Teaching17
Environmental Studies16
English Language and Literature16
Art/Art Studies16
Computer and Information Sciences15
Speech Communication and Rhetoric13
Social Work13
Sociology12
Accounting12
Political Science and Government11
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies8
History7
Mathematics5
Music Performance5
Information Technology5
Music4
Chemistry4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Computational and Applied Mathematics3
Computer Engineering2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Economics2
Engineering Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

6,436,489 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)

Nearest hub airport

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20

Elevation

387 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

21°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

23.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

25 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$990 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, rural campus, NCAA Division II, similar size