Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · 2,344 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$55K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$20K
Graduation rate
50%
Acceptance rate
97%
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $19K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1034 |
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $46K |
| SAT math (median) | 515 |
| Undergraduate composition | 72% White · 8% Black · 9% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.shepherd.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $25K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $40K | $16K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $40K | $20K |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | $34K | $20K |
| Psychology, General. | $34K | $20K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $31K | $19K |
| Social Work. | $31K | $22K |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $31K | — |
| Sociology. | $30K | — |
| History. | $28K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $26K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — WV
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $11K | 66% | $15K | $63K |
| Marshall University | $9K | 53% | $14K | $49K |
| Fairmont State University | $9K | 55% | $12K | $49K |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5K | 34% | $9K | $39K |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| West Liberty University | $9K | 52% | $15K | $50K |
| Concord University | $11K | 41% | $9K | $45K |
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