Shepherd University
Founded 1871
President Elliot Vittes (President)
Fees USD 9,060
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Shepherd University is a public university founded in 1871 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, the state’s oldest town. Enrolling 4,000 students in the scenic Eastern Panhandle near Harper’s Ferry, Shepherd is known for business, education, nursing, and arts programs serving the tri-state DC-MD-WV corridor.nn
Schools
- School of Business — Business programs serving the Eastern Panhandle
- School of Education — Teacher preparation for the tri-state DC-MD-WV corridor
- School of Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts near historic Harper’s Ferry
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or institutional application | Rolling Admissions
