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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV shepherd.edu 2,375 students

Shepherd University is situated in the historic town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, offering a small-town atmosphere near the Potomac River. The campus provides a traditional liberal arts experience with a focus on community engagement. Students enjoy a close-knit environment and easy access to outdoor recreational activities. The university's location allows for unique opportunities to study local history and culture firsthand.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,276
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,642
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,082/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Shepherd University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,488 $29,952
$30K – $48K $9,838 $39,352
$48K – $75K $12,068 $48,272
$75K – $110K $15,412 $61,648
$110K+ $16,778 $67,112
Sticker price (no aid) $8,642 $34,568
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Shepherd University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$75,914/yr High 22.6x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
82
$57,265/yr Very High 21.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
65
$46,549/yr High 13.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
63
$41,766/yr High 14.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
59
$49,165/yr High 15.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →
47
$33,190/yr High 15.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
45
$31,282/yr High 14.6x
Social Work Compare across schools →
44
$32,965/yr Moderate 14.7x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
39
$33,587/yr Low 14.9x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
38
$39,351/yr High 10.4x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
37
$34,287/yr Very High 13.7x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
36
$33,059/yr Moderate 9.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
36
$29,921/yr High 13.8x
English Compare across schools →
27
$27,186/yr Very High 6.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
24
$23,653/yr High 9.0x