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Shepherd University, founded on September, 1871, is a public, co-ed university, located on the banks of the Potomac River, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It was formed as Shepherd College but after several name and status changes, it was given its present name in 2004. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 320 acres and the University currently records an enrollment of more than 4,200 students annually. It offers baccalaureate’s degrees in diverse areas of study ranging from liberal arts, and business administration, to education, and other career-oriented fields. The university is comprised of the following schools:
Shepherd University possesses an active athletics department and their sports teams compete in 11 NCAA Division II. The students participate in several sports such as men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, football, softball, women's volleyball, men's soccer, men's tennis, women's soccer, women's tennis, and golf. Their sports teams are known as the Rams.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV (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, nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Shepherd University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. 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 4,119 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Shepherd University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Shepherd University 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
http://WWW.SHEPHERD.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 185 | general studies, history, sociology, political science, English, Spanish language, economics |
| Education and Teaching | 107 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, college student counseling, teacher education |
| Business and Management | 106 | business management, accounting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 54 | parks and recreation studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 42 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 | computer and info science |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 17 | environmental studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Shepherd University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 631 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 48 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Shepherd University had a total enrollment of 4,119 students (3,520 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 59% |
| Maryland | 19% |
| Virginia | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Shepherd University offers campus housing for 1,308 of its 3,520 (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 | 1,611 | 1,418 | 88% | 706 | 50% |
| Men | 763 | 659 | 86% | 333 | 51% |
| Women | 848 | 759 | 90% | 373 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,898 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,812 |
| Room and board | $ 6,938 |
| Room charge | $ 3,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,198 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Shepherd University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382200)
Shepherd University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $83,685 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $70,516 | 7 | $75,768 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $60,461 | 13 | $61,521 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $54,585 | 23 | $50,729 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $49,067 | 11 | $46,029 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $60,817 | 54 | $55,615 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 32 | 125 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 20 | 26 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shepherd University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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