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Campus Location301 N. King St Shepherdstown, WV 25443-3210 USA Main Tel: (304) 876-5000 Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Shepherd University HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 569 | 23 | | Master | 19 | 2 |
StudentsThe 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,564 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,036 | | Room | $ 3,596 | | Board | $ 3,118 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid: Shepherd University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 68 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 36 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 36 |
Housing and MealsShepherd 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 AthleticsSchool 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)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 82% | | Women | 84% | | All | 83% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-570 | | Math | 460-550 |
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