Shepherdstown, WV · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd University (in-state) | $9,056 | — |
| WV average | $12,343 | -27% |
| National average | $18,082 | -50% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9,056 | $36,224 |
| Out-of-state | $19,082 | $76,328 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Shepherd University ranks 16 by in-state tuition among the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 111% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Shepherd University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Marshall University | $9,162 |
| West Liberty University | $8,893 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,708 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,570 |
In-state tuition at Shepherd University is $9,056 per year; out-of-state students pay $19,082.
Shepherd University in-state tuition is 27% below the WV average of $12,343.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Shepherd University is 50% below that.
$9,056 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Shepherd University comes to about $36,224 for an in-state student and $76,328 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Shepherd University ranks 16 out of the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.