Shepherd University
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About Shepherd University
According to Wikipedia, Shepherd University is a public liberal arts university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the university enrolled 3,274 students in fall 2023. History Shepherd University began when the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, was moved from its temporary location in Shepherdstown back to Charles Town in July 1871. The people of Shepherdstown and vicinity decided to use the vacated courthouse for educational purposes. An article of incorporation for a school to be known as Shepherd College, designed to instruct students “in languages, arts and sciences,” was drawn up and signed by C. W. Andrews, Alexander R. Boteler, C. T. Butler, G. M. Beltzhoover, David Billmyer, Samuel Knott, and Henry Shepherd. This body of incorporators gave itself power to elect instructors, pay salaries, and prescribe courses of study. Professor Joseph McMurran was appointed first principal of the institution, which opened with 42 students in September 1871, under the authority of the board of trustees.
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Shepherd University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,690 | 96% | 48% | 1050 | 21 |
How Much Does Shepherd University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $6,288 | $1,994 |
How Much Do Shepherd University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Shepherd University, then you can expect to earn an average of $43,000 per year. You also have a 88% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Shepherd University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 4,855 | 2,802 | 2,053 |
Where is Shepherd University?
Shepherd University is located at 301 North King St, Shepherdstown WV 25443
How Safe is Shepherd University?
Shepherd University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Shepherd University Known For?
Shepherd University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- History
- Computer Science
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Communications
- Engineering
- Education
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Medical
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Psychology
