Shepherd University

Shepherd University is a public four-year institution located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in a rural fringe setting. The university enrolls 4,252 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023).

In the health sciences area, Shepherd University offers an Associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. This program prepares students for clinical nursing practice and NCLEX licensure, serving students in the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia.

Shepherdstown is a historic town situated along the Potomac River near the Maryland and Virginia borders, giving Shepherd University access to a broader regional student population in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. The university's nursing program contributes to meeting local and regional healthcare workforce needs.