Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherd University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,381 | 1,330 | 494 | 96% |
| 2020 | 1,651 | 1,613 | 523 | 98% |
| 2021 | 1,338 | 1,290 | 419 | 96% |
| 2022 | 1,690 | 1,620 | 553 | 96% |
| 2023 | 1,793 | 1,715 | 566 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,004 of 1,042 women and 711 of 751 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Shepherd University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,715 of 1,793 applicants.
Less Selective. Shepherd University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,793 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 566 enrolled.
No. Shepherd University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.