Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,642
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,082
- Average Net Price
- $12,391
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,308
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,500
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $20,950
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,600
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $229/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 50.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 41.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,488 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,838 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,068 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,412 |
| $110,001+ | $16,778 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $20,950 sticker price at Shepherd University. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,488 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $16,778. The average net price across all income levels is $12,391. Over four years, that means total costs ranging from about $30,000 to $67,000 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,600, translating to monthly payments of $229. With median earnings of $49,358 ten years after graduation, that debt load represents a manageable burden for most graduates. The 50% loan repayment rate suggests some students struggle, but the relatively low debt compared to earnings helps. West Virginia residents get the strongest value proposition, paying just $8,642 in tuition versus $19,082 for out-of-state students.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,600, translating to monthly payments of $229. With median earnings of $49,358 ten years after graduation, that debt load represents a manageable burden for most graduates. The 50% loan repayment rate suggests some students struggle, but the relatively low debt compared to earnings helps. West Virginia residents get the strongest value proposition, paying just $8,642 in tuition versus $19,082 for out-of-state students.
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