Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

880–1140

Median ~1010

Acceptance rate

97%

Enrollment

2,344

ACT middle 50%

19–24

What the numbers say about Shepherd University

The reported middle 50% spans 260 points, from 880 to 1140. A planning score near or above 1180 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 520 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 97% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $49,358 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1010 SAT score Plan for a 1200 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$9,056

Tuition (out-of-state)

$19,082

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$49,358

4-year completion rate (150% time)

51%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 880 and 1140. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1180 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1140 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1010 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
880 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Shepherd University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
CUNY New York City College of Technology	Brooklyn, NY	900–1140	80%
New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Las Cruces, NM	870–1110	89%
Ferris State University	Big Rapids, MI	890–1120	91%
Valdosta State University	Valdosta, GA	920–1100	72%
Roosevelt University	Chicago, IL	900–1180	97%
Bethel University	Mishawaka, IN	900–1150	98%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Shepherd University?

Shepherd University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 880–1140, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1180 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Shepherd University's acceptance rate?

Shepherd University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 97%.

How much does it cost to attend Shepherd University?

In-state tuition is approximately $9,056 and out-of-state is approximately $19,082. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Shepherd University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Shepherd University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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