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Shepherd University is a public institution based on the liberal arts tradition, focusing on the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Located in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd offers the atmosphere of a small town with easy access to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md., and just minutes from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Shepherd offers a personalized education at an affordable price so our students can focus on what matters to them while still pursuing their degree. Shepherd is an NCAA Division II school with 13 athletic programs and offers more than 100 clubs and organizations. That means our students aren't only involved at school, they are engaged in the classroom, across campus, and in their community. Shepherd University helps you create the future you want. The future of YOU!
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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

A first year applicant is a student who has never attended a college or university after graduating from high school. Students who took dual enrollment courses during high school are still considered First Year Students. First time freshman are required to submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores to complete their application for admission.

Transfer

Transfer students are those who have previously attended another college or university prior to applying to Shepherd. Students will less than 24 college credits will be required to submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores for admissions requirements.

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Additional information

Shepherd University offers a quality education at an affordable price. We have several scholarship programs available for students.

Metro Scholarship, $5,500 per year - each first-time freshman from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. and from Fulton, Lancaster, Franklin, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties in Pennsylvania will qualify for this scholarship. Students must live on campus to receive this award, and will receive it for each year they continue to enroll as a full-time student. 
 

Academic Scholarships, $500-$5,000 Annually- each first-time freshman is reviewed for an academic scholarship upon admission. Students must have at least a 3.00 GPA and a 22 ACT or 1100 SAT to qualify.

Athletic Scholarships and Academic Major scholarships are also available for students. For more information on scholarships, please visit www.shepherd.edu/accepted-students/scholarships

Visit us

We would love to have you visit campus! We offer two options: Open Houses- this provides students with the opportunity to tour campus, explore majors, meet with faculty from your major of choice and speak with representatives from Residence Life, Admissions, Financial Aid, Disability Support and more. Daily Tours: Student-led campus tours are offered Monday-Friday at 10am and 2pm. Schedule your visit at www.shepherd.edu/visit.