SHEPHERD COLLEGE

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Shepherd College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Shepherdstown, WV). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

301 N. King St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-3210
Main Phone: (304) 876-5000
Web Site: www.shepherd.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,674 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.1% of students attend full-time, while 8.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 348 male students and 426 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45% of the student body, while females made up 55%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 82.2% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Teacher

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

General Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Parks And Recreation

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Protective Services

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Sales And Marketing

Apparel Marketing

School Accreditation

Shepherd College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Shepherd College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Shepherd College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,585
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,586
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,701

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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