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Shepherd University
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Shepherdstown, WV
  • 660 reviews
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    Shepherd University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    65%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    40%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $106
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      133 Graduates
    • Nursing
      79 Graduates
    • Business
      58 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      54 Graduates
    • Biology
      47 Graduates
    • Arts
      39 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      34 Graduates
    • Communications
      33 Graduates
    • Sociology
      32 Graduates
    • High School Education
      31 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.27 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Female Professors
    49%
    Male Professors
    51%
    Average Professor Salary
    $82,824
    Poll
    56%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.27 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian American
      5%
    • Hispanic
      2%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      89%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    88%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.48 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.48 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.48 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.48 responses
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