School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Shepherd University is a public school.

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 4,119 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 297 male students and 402 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.5% of the student body, while females made up 57.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (217)%, Hispanic (52)%, Asian (114)%, and Native American (17)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Hospitality
• Information Technology

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Teacher

• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician
• Quality Control And Safety

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• General Home Economics

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Parks And Recreation

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice
• Fire Safety

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Apparel Marketing

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Shepherd University 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, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.