Estimated Cost of Attendance
As a public university, Shepherd University requires non-residents to pay out-of-state tuition and fees. For tuition purposes, all international students are considered non-resident.
The following expenses are for one academic year (fall and spring) at non-resident tuition rates. The amounts listed are estimates only and are subject to change each academic year.
| Estimated Expenses for 2024 -2025 | Undergraduate | Graduate |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,722 | $13,046 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Housing and Meals* | $11,556 | $11,556 |
| TOTAL (US Dollars) | $34,278** | $29,102** |
* Housing and meals are based on double occupancy in a traditional residence hall and 21 meals per week.
** International students are required to maintain a full academic course load each semester (minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate students or 9 credit hours for graduate students).
Note: Additional funds are required for any dependents who accompany you. For a nine-month period, $5,000 for each dependent is required.
For more information regarding the details of tuition and fees, please visit the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees or the Graduate Studies Tuition and Fees webpages.