Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,601. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for West Virginia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,056 | $19,082 |
| Housing & meals | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,566 | $2,566 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,329 | −$4,329 |
| Total cost of attendance | $19,601 | $29,627 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Shepherd University net price compared with other West Virginia colleges
Shepherd University has the 8th-lowest average net price of 18 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $9,197 | 31% | $55,939 |
| 5 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $9,337 | 33% | $55,939 |
| 6 | Concord University | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
| 7 | West Virginia State University | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 |
| 8 | Shepherd University | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 |
| 9 | Appalachian Bible College | $11,579 | 71% | $37,467 |
| 10 | Bluefield State University | $13,684 | 37% | $38,217 |
| 11 | Glenville State University | $14,006 | 34% | $39,315 |
| 12 | West Liberty University | $15,366 | 60% | $43,296 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All West Virginia colleges →
Why Shepherd University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd University | 97% | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 | This school |
| Fairmont State University | 99% | $9,032 | 44% | $46,857 | |
| West Liberty University | 97% | $15,366 | 60% | $43,296 | |
| West Virginia State University | 96% | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 | |
| Concord University | 93% | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Shepherd University would cost you $2,331 more per year than Fairmont State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Shepherd University, mostly from more Shepherd University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,153).
- Fairmont State University gives aided families $2,748 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | Shepherd University | Fairmont State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,056 | $8,708 | +$348 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,308 | $11,486 | −$178 |
| Personal & travel | $2,566 | $2,000 | +$566 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,329 | −$3,176 | −$1,153 |
| Sticker price | $19,601 | $20,018 | −$417 |
| Average grants | −$8,238 | −$10,986 | +$2,748 |
| You pay | $11,363 | $9,032 | +$2,331 |
“+” means Shepherd University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Shepherd University cost questions
How much is tuition at Shepherd University?
Tuition and fees are $9,056 a year for West Virginia residents and $19,082 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Shepherd University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $19,601 a year for West Virginia residents living on campus and about $29,627 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Shepherd University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,363 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,906; $48–75k pay $10,107; $110k+ pay $15,866. These figures are for West Virginia residents.
How much debt do Shepherd University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,297, and 6.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Shepherd University overview