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Shepherd University
  • 4 Year
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
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Shepherd University
#6 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
  • 712 reviews
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    Students at Shepherd University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 37 responses
    • Diverse
      43%
    • There is no "typical" student here
      38%
    • Hipster
      11%
    • Country
      5%
    • Outgoing
      3%
    Female Undergrads
    58%
    Male Undergrads
    42%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      67%
    • Out-of-State
      33%
    • International
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      7%
    • 18-19
      31%
    • 20-21
      33%
    • 22-24
      16%
    • Over 25
      14%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      30%
    • $30k-$48k
      16%
    • $49k-$75k
      19%
    • $76k-$110k
      13%
    • $110k+
      22%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    50%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 40 responses
    Poll
    28%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 39 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian
      2%
    • Hispanic
      6%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      75%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Republican
      5%
    • Democratic
      27%
    • Independent
      45%
    • I don't care about politics
      23%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      3%
    • Liberal
      44%
    • Moderate
      23%
    • Conservative
      8%
    • Not sure
      23%
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