About Shepherd University
Shepherd University, formerly Shepherd College, is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. The University currently serves 4,041 students.
Shepherd University was named the top-ranked West Virginia public baccalaureate institution for the second year, earning the 39th spot among Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges, published by U.S. News Media Group. However, it fell to 82 in the 2012 edition.
Shepherd's peer assessment score increased this year to 3.11, up from 3.0 in 2008 and 2.9 in 2007. This assessment, which accounts for 25 per cent of the U.S. News ranking score, consists of the opinions of presidents, provosts, and deans of admissions about peer schools' academic programs.
The Princeton Review ranks the university among the "Best Southeastern Colleges.
Shepherd fields 12 NCAA Division II teams including football, women's volleyball, women's lacrosse, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's golf, baseball, softball and men's and women's tennis.
The Ram marching band, cheerleading squad, and dance team promote spirit at university home games. Home football and lacrosse games are played in Ram Stadium. Home baseball games are played at Fairfax Field.
Shepherd is currently a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC). The MEC was established In June 2012, when the football-playing schools of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference(WVIAC), including Shepherd, announced plans to break away to form a new Division II conference. The schools that were left either joined new conferences or became independent. This spelt the end of the WVIAC.
Tuition Fees & Application Fees
Admission Requirements
| Rank | GRE | GMAT | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 999 | Not required | Not required | 79 | 6.5 | Not accepted | 3.3 |
Popular Courses
- Computer Science and Information Technology programs
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics-related programs
- Engineering and technology-focused programs
- Business, Management and MBA-related programs
- Program availability depends on intake, eligibility and university rules
Documents Required
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport copy
- English proficiency score if required
- Statement of Purpose or motivation letter
- Letters of Recommendation if required
- Resume / CV
- Financial documents for admission and visa process
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Is Shepherd University good for Indian students?
Yes, Shepherd University can be a suitable option for Indian students depending on the student profile, preferred course, budget and visa eligibility.
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