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Summary
Shepherd University is a public institution that was founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,080, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 325 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Shepherd University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 82. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,554 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,418 (2011-12).
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Shepherd University, a West Virginia public liberal arts university, is a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. We are the regional center for academic, cultural, and economic opportunity. Our mission of service succeeds because we are dedicated to our core values: learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1871 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $20,073,694 |
Applying
When applying to Shepherd University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 7. The application fee at Shepherd University is $45. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 87.8 percent and an early acceptance rate of 79.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 88% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 7 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Shepherd University is 19:1, and the school has 45.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Shepherd University include: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.0 percent.
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Student Life
Shepherd University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,080, with a gender distribution of 42.6 percent male students and 57.4 percent female students. 28.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 72.0 percent of students live off campus. Shepherd University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,234 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Shepherd University offers a number of student services including health service. Shepherd University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Shepherd University, 64 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Shepherd University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 64% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Shepherd University, 58.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,129.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,554 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,418 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,130 (2011-12) - Medium |
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