Applying as a First-Time Freshman
You are considered a first-time freshman if you have or will be recently graduating from high school or have obtained your GED and have never attended a college or university. Students who have attended any institution of higher education after high school/secondary school cannot apply as a first time freshman student.
Application Process
1. Complete the application for admission here. The application fee is $45.
2. Send an official high school transcript or GED to Shepherd either electronically to admission@shepherd.edu or via mail to:
| Shepherd University Office of Admissions PO Box 5000 Shepherdstown, WV 25443 |
3. Send your SAT or ACT scores. (SAT code: 5615, ACT code: 4532).
Admissions Requirements
Students who plan to enroll in Shepherd University immediately following high school must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. The required ACT composite score for admission is 19. The required SAT composite is 950.
Shepherd requires the following courses completed as part of the high school curriculum:
4 English
4 Math
2 Foreign Language
3 Science
3 Social Science
1 Art
Scholarships
All first-time freshmen are eligible to receive an academic scholarship from Shepherd University, granted they are not receiving Academic Common Market. The minimum scholarship requirements are a 3.0 cumulative high school G.P.A., an 1,100 SAT in Math + Reading and/or a 22 ACT. These scholarships are renewable for three additional years with a 2.75 cumulative Shepherd G.P.A.
GPA |
SAT |
ACT |
West Virginia Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
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Director’s Scholarship |
3.00-3.49 |
1,100-1,190 |
22-23 |
$500 |
$3,000 |
|
Dean’s Scholarship |
3.50-3.74 |
1200-1,290 |
24-27 |
$1,000 |
$4,000 |
|
President’s Scholarship |
3.75 and above |
1,300 and above |
28 and above |
$2,000 |
$5,000 |
For information on other scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website.