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Shepherd University

Shepherd University
301 N King St
Sheperdstown, WV 25443

Official telephone: (304) 876-5000
Fax number: (304) 876-5165
Website: https://www.shepherd.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 135 men, 146 women
Full-time faculty: 68 men, 71 women
Part-time faculty: 67 men, 75 women
Graduation rate: 49% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Undergraduate studies homepage: www.shepherd.edu/admissions/first-time-freshmen/
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Science
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • General Studies
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • History, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music, General
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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