Shepherd University

Shepherd University, created as Shepherd College in 1871, was given present name in 2002. It is a state-funded, American, university located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The University currently enrolls more than 4,200 students annually and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree in diverse areas of study. The university has the following schools:

• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Business and Social Sciences
• School of Education and professional Studies
• School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Shepherd University’s campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations. It has an active student administration which provides a variety of services for the professional and personal development of the students.

Shepherd University Highlights

Where Shepherd University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, conservation and resource management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Shepherd University was 4,119 in 2007 (3,542 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Shepherd University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Shepherd University provides on-campus housing for 1,308 of its 3,542 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Shepherd University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Shepherd University is in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Shepherd University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 93 male students received the aid (men were 74% of those receiving aid) and 32 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 26% of students receiving such aid) .

Shepherd University Admissions (2007)

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