Introduction
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 76.8 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $21,903 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 23 / 1160 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 19 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 69% / 50% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,648 |
Academics
Governor Bob Wise, in 2004, signed legislation which officially changed Shepherd College to Shepherd University.
Shepherd University is a school that is state-supported within the higher education system in West Virginia. For more than 130 years, when this school first became an entity (it was founded in 1871), Shepherd University has advanced into a highly respected centre of higher learning, which serves numerous but distinct roles.
Shepherd University offers students the opportunity to earn baccalaureate degrees in a variety of fields, which encompass business admin, the liberal arts, teacher education, and different career-oriented areas.
The school offers credit programs for people who may not be seeking to earn a particular degree, but seek to simply expand and bring their knowledge up to date, in either totally new or familiar fields of academic undertaking
For the entire Northern Shenandoah Valley region, Shepherd University is the centre for the following:
The University believes that it has a strong responsibility to extend its resources way beyond the university grounds, thus bringing higher learning a whole lot closer to people who seek knowledge.
Shepherd University also offers credit granting distance learning programs. Students, who are interested in earning their degree online, should note that Shepherd University does not offer online-only degree programs.
Shepherd University provides disability services as well, so make sure to make enquires, if you need to.
Accreditation
Shepherd University is an accredited school. It has received accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The school
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Admissions
As a student at Shepherd University, you can expect a curriculum that is specifically tailored to suit your needs. All students can expect to receive a world class education from the school
Financial Aid
Students who cannot afford to pay for their education at an institution of higher learning can achieve their dreams of getting a top quality education through financial aid programs offered by Shepherd University. The financial aid programs at Shepherd
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Students
Shepherd University offers quality residence halls that are more than just a place for students to store their personal belongings or to lay their weary heads after a long day of learning. The eight (8) residence halls in Shepherd University are:
At the residence halls, students have the opportunity make life-long friends, learn new things and expand their horizons.
Shepherd University provides various kinds of student services, which includes health services. The University offers Campus Safety & Security Services, such as; 24/7 emergency phones, student patrols, 24/7 foot and car patrols, lighted sidewalks/pathways, late night transportation/escort service and there is also controlled dorm access.
A good number of students have their cars on campus. At Shepherd University, alcohol consumption is allowed for students who are of legal age.
Sororities & Fraternities
The sororities at Shepherd University are: Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Zeta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The Fraternities at Shepherd University are: Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Tau, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Theta Xi. There are also many other interesting organizations and clubs at Shepherd University that students can join and make lasting friendships and impact their environment positively.
Student Enrollment Demographics
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Athletics
Shepherd University offers twelve National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II sports which include baseball, men
Additional School Information
There are lots and lots of events that students can attend. You can check out fun activities to do and fun events to attend at Program Board
Program Board is a student organization at Shepherd. They organize events such as Late Night, Shepfest, Waffle Day and other fun activities. There is always an event to attend at Shepherd
Bibliography
- U.S.News. “Shepherd University Student Life.” 2009.
- Shepherd University website. “Undergraduate.” 2011
- Program Board. “Events.” 14 April, 2011.
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