| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,400 | 75.97% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 5.89% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 137 | 4.34% |
| Unknown | 75 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 74 | 2.34% |
| International | 42 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.13% |
The majority of Shepherd University students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at Shepherd University below average.