Shepherd University
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About Shepherd University
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, which is in close proximity to Washington, DC. The liberal arts university was established in 1871 and serves students in West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The campus overlooks the Potomac River.
Shepherd University offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Nursing - RN to BSN
The RN to BSN Nursing program at Shepherd University is a 120-credit hour program that students may take on a full- or part-time basis. Students will take a variety of classes to complete the program requirements, including Nursing Informatics, First Year Experience Nursing, and Nutrition and Diet Therapy.
Recent news about Shepherd University
The gift of a 65-acre riverfront property in Berkeley County, West Virginia comes from Admiral/Dr. William L. “Bill” Stubblefield and Dr. Bonnie M. Stubblefield.
The partnership will provide support for students who are interested in pursuing medical careers, such as guaranteed interviews and other opportunities.
A ground breaking celebration was held on May 14 to commemorate the occasion. The new building will be located on West Campus near residence halls to improve student access to dining options.
The grant will allow the university to establish a new Rising Leaders Program embedded within the university’s existing L.E.A.D.S. (Leadership. Education. Action. Development. Service.) college readiness program.
The funding comes from the office of Governor Jim Justice and will be utilized for projects that will modernize the campus and expand student capacity at various campus buildings.
As an education partner, Shepherd University’s programs and courses are available to Amazon employees to continue their education or upskill in their current skill sets toward a more lucrative position.
Core curriculum classes will no longer be required for transfer students who have obtained an associate’s degree from a community college.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Shepherd University’s School of Nursing a $2.6 million grant to be used over the course of four years to cover yearly fees and tuition for 30 certificate and graduate students a year.
The Shepherd University Foundation announced a one-time scholarship opportunity for three nursing students for the upcoming academic year. The Amanda Wilkins Scholarship was created in memory of the Shepherd University alumna who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2019.
Rachael Meads, adjunct Appalachian studies professor at Shepherd University, was nominated by a former student for her contributions to education on music, culture, and social justice in Appalachia.