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Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Shepherd University is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, office and administration, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Shepherd University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 540.
Shepherd University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,901 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Shepherd University are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Shepherd University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Shepherd University
301 N. King St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-3210
General Phone: (304) 876-5000
Admissions Phone: (304) 876-5212
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 876-5470
http://www.shepherd.edu/
Shepherd University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 159 | general studies, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, economics, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 91 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Education And Teaching | 87 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 57 | office data entry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies |
| Media | 21 | communication studies |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | engineering technician, occupational safety tech, electromechanical tech, computer engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | HVAC |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Shepherd University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 526 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 138 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Shepherd University had a total enrollment of 3,901 students (3,344 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 72% |
| Maryland | 12% |
| Virginia | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Shepherd University offers campus housing for 1,016 of its 3,344 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Shepherdstown, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,377 | 1,249 | 91% | 843 | 67% |
| Men | 616 | 531 | 86% | 373 | 70% |
| Women | 761 | 718 | 94% | 470 | 65% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 35% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 876-5212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,046 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,618 |
| Room and board | $ 6,020 |
| Room charge | $ 3,104 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Shepherd University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 876-5470
Shepherd University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $33,343 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $33,343 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $60,652 | 7 | $58,985 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $51,852 | 13 | $53,036 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $44,019 | 17 | $42,721 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $36,916 | 14 | $38,859 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $50,622 | 51 | $46,522 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 48 | 138 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 34 | 46 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shepherd University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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