by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Shepherd University, located in Shepherdstown, WV.
These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 97% |
| Application Fee | $45 (may be waived) |
Shepherd University received 1,646 total applications. From this pool, 1,593 gained acceptance, and 505 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 1,646 |
| Accepted | 1,593 |
| Enrolled | 505 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 497 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 8 |
Getting into Shepherd University is 96.8%. This makes the school highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Shepherd University: the female acceptance rate is 97% compared to 96% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Shepherd University is 32%. This shows that 32% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 32% versus 31% for male admits.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Shepherd University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 733 | 913 |
| Admitted | 705 | 888 |
| Enrolled | 218 | 287 |
About 54% of students accepted to Shepherd University provided SAT results (271 students).
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 468 and 600. SAT Math scores ranged from 410 and 540.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 468 | 600 |
| Math | 410 | 540 |
| Combined Total | 878 | 1140 |
Shepherd University got ACT scores from 8% of accepted students (42 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 24.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 24 |
| English | 19 | 24 |
| Math | 16 | 22 |
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