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From campus support to community vibes, Shepherd's Ram Fam makes you feel right at home — right away.
Personalized success coaching.
The #1 college location in WV. (Niche, 2025)
Scholarships can cover most of tuition.
The Future of You: a premier investment
Campus resources such as the Shepherd Success Academy and Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications, combined with manageable costs and meaningful financial aid, bring students one of the highest-value educations in West Virginia (Niche, 2025).
Cover most of your tuition with scholarships
Institutional scholarships alone can cover up to nearly two-thirds of tuition — and even more through additional programs such as the Metro Scholarship and Academic Common Market.
87% receive financial aid!
A majority of Rams receive some form of financial aid. File your FAFSA to see what federal aid and institutional merit scholarships you could qualify for.
“At Shepherd, I was completely prepared for my role in the real world.”
Khalil CovingtonArt/Photography, '22
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Graduating from college is proven to lead to more career opportunities, better health, a broader worldview, higher earning potential, and so much more.

