by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Shepherd University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University were $9,056 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,082. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees added up to $2,354 in-state and $3,308 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,702 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Total | $9,056 | $19,082 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Shepherd University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Shepherd University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Shepherd University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Shepherd University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Shepherd University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,790 | $15,276 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| One Year Ago | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,702 | $15,774 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Shepherd University has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.18%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,524. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.55%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $19,378.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,524 | $19,378 |
| In 2 Years | $10,017 | $19,678 |
| In 3 Years | $10,535 | $19,983 |
| In 4 Years | $11,080 | $20,293 |
| In 5 Years | $11,653 | $20,607 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $79,332, versus roughly $41,156 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Shepherd University, head to the Shepherd University Financial Aid page.
