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The real 4-year cost of Shepherd University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Shepherd University went from $4,898 to $8,642, an average of 3.1% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$9,469
Year 2$9,762
Year 3$10,064
Year 4$10,375
4-year total$39,669

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$438
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$25,237
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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