Shepherd University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
NaN%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Shepherd University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.6%(2,169)
Hispanic
7.6%(225)
African American
7.8%(231)
Asian
2.0%(60)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.9%(175)
Unknown
2.6%(76)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment4,252
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Shepherd University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Shepherd University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.6%(1,154)
Women
61.4%(1,833)

Gender Statistics

Men1,154

27% of total enrollment

Women1,833

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Shepherd University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.7%(254)
18-19
31.5%(916)
20-21
27.9%(810)
22-24
13.2%(383)
25+
18.7%(543)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.2%(1)
20-21
1.2%(5)
22-24
16.5%(68)
25+
82.1%(339)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Shepherd University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(6)

Regional Representation

International6

NaN% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age