Shepherd University
Admissions
Interested in attending Shepherd University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Shepherd University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Shepherd University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Shepherd accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,651 people applied and 1,613 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Shepherd University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Shepherd University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Shepherd University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Shepherd considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Shepherd University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Shepherd University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.52.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Shepherd is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Shepherd University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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