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Shepherd University

Shepherd University
PO Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Official telephone: (304) 876-5000
Fax number: (304) 876-5165
Website: https://www.shepherd.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 344-5231
800 344-5231 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $45
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Average SAT I: 538 verbal, 513 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 940 - 1140
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 74%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,651
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,613
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 33%

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