Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,726
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
49%
Annual Tuition
$8,642
At a Glance
Total Students
2,375
Retention Rate
72%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
41%
Median Debt
$21,600
Campus Setting
Rural
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Shepherd University is a public institution with a high acceptance rate of 95.7% and a student body of 2,375. The retention rate is 72.1%, and the graduation rate is 48.7%. The median debt for graduates is $21,600, and 41.1% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition is $8,642.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,801. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,726, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,358.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$44k
1 YEAR
$44k
5 YEARS
$49k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Shepherd University alumni earn a median salary of $43,801. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $43,726. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,358. The median debt for graduates is $21,600.
Shepherd University has a student body of 2,375. The university has a high acceptance rate of 95.7%. The graduation rate is 48.7%, and the retention rate is 72.1%. The in-state tuition is $8,642, and 41.1% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Social Work
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Campus Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The campus is in a rural setting.