Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West Virginia · Public
Shepherd University admitted 96% of 1,793 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 900–1140 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Shepherd University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Shepherd University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Shepherd University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $23,516 in-state and $33,956 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $12,651 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Shepherd University’s acceptance rate?
Shepherd University admitted 96% of applicants: 1,715 of 1,793 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Shepherd University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Shepherd University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 900 to 1140, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Shepherd University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Shepherd University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Shepherd University have supplemental essays?
No. Shepherd University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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