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SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

  • 301 N. King St
  • Shepherdstown, WV 25443
  • OPEID College Code: 00382200
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  • General Phone: (304) 876-5000
  • President: Suzanne Shipley
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Town Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 4,256
  • College Mascot: Rams
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Shepherd University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
Shepherd University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7599421,701
Number Granted Admission (%)696 (92%)903 (96%)1,599 (94%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)308 (44%)399 (44%)707 (44%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam32145%
ACT ® Exam36752%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460560
SAT ® Math450550
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1924
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving57%24%32%31%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,481$4,096$3,590$3,414
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.1%5.0%6.8%
Number in Default364161
Number in Repayment860816897
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,234$4,898$4,564
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,234$4,898$4,564
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,574$12,812$12,036
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100$1,100
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,228$6,938$6,714
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,562$14,936$14,878
In-State$15,562$14,936$14,878
Out of State$23,902$22,850$22,350
Off Campus
In-District$6,334$5,998$5,664
In-State$6,334$5,998$5,664
Out of State$14,674$13,912$13,136
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,334$5,998$5,664
In-State$6,334$5,998$5,664
Out of State$14,674$13,912$13,136
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree19-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree7-
Business Administration Degree9626
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree16-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree16-
 
Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree-10
Curriculum and Instruction Degree-10
Elementary Education Degree49-
Music Teacher Education Degree-3
Secondary Education Degree49-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree-5
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree12-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Degree5-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree5-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing Degree55-
 
History
History Degree22-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree90-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree14-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree8-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree19-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree18-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Degree48-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree7-
Political Science Degree15-
Sociology Degree11-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree9-
Art Studies Degree42-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,256
    • Undergraduate: 4,102 Graduate: 154
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,829 Female: 2,427
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,768 Female: 2,334
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 61 Female: 93
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,351 Part-Time: 905
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,301 Part-Time: 801
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 50 Part-Time: 104
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien190.4%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown62015%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18190.4%
Ages 18-191,11126%
Ages 20-211,04625%
Ages 22-2485920%
Ages 25-2943510%
Ages 30-342386%
Ages 35-391704%
Ages 40-492345%
Ages 50-651383%
Age Over 6560.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees595424171
Faculty Status326155171
Tenured Faculty7575-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service318147171
Primarily Instruction295124171
Primarily Public Service2323-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial7878-
Other Professionals4444-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional155155-
Clerical And Secretarial3434-
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance7979-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,090 (120)$59,918 (68)$55,700 (52)
Professor$70,683 (28)$69,726 (21)$73,557 (7)
Associate Professor$59,931 (32)$59,965 (19)$59,880 (13)
Assistant Professor$52,122 (48)$52,691 (25)$51,503 (23)
Instructor$39,000 (1)$39,000 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$48,462 (11)$57,300 (2)$46,499 (9)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,014 (4)$76,014 (4)- (-)
Professor$92,172 (2)$92,172 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$69,712 (1)$69,712 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$50,000 (1)$50,000 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,223 (124)$60,045 (72)$55,700 (52)
Professor$70,999 (30)$70,220 (23)$73,557 (7)
Associate Professor$59,843 (33)$59,819 (20)$59,880 (13)
Assistant Professor$52,122 (48)$52,691 (25)$51,503 (23)
Instructor$39,000 (1)$39,000 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$47,833 (12)$51,837 (3)$46,499 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,022,340$673,174$349,166
Ratio (%)100%66%34%
 
Participants
All Athletes30821593
Unduplicated Athletes30721493
Baseball3030-
Basketball291415
Football127127-
Golf88-
Lacrosse18-18
Soccer492623
Softball16-16
Tennis18108
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$14,918$15,474
Assistant Coaches-$11,208$5,763
 
Coaches
All Coaches372215
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male39%
Female41%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian-
Black26%
Asian50%
Hispanic36%
White41%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less17%
5 Years31%
6 Years36%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related610
Liquor Related1415
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related713
Liquor Related2019
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary129
Arson2-
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1711
Arson2-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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