What division is Shepherd?

Shepherd competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Mountain East.

What GPA do you need for Shepherd?

The average GPA at Shepherd is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Shepherd has an enrollment of approximately 2,375 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Shepherd?

Shepherd has an acceptance rate of 97%.

How do I get recruited to play at Shepherd?

To get recruited at Shepherd, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Shepherd's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Shepherd

Shepherdstown, WVD-IIMountain East

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NCAA Division II

Division

2,375

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

97%

Acceptance

49%

Graduation

71%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Shepherd is a NCAA Division II program in the Mountain East, located in Shepherdstown, WV. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Shepherd, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

49%

Acceptance

97%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,022

Retention

71%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$43,726

Coaching Staff10 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Shepherd Athletics

Shepherd is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Shepherdstown, WV, competing in the Mountain East. With an enrollment of 2,375 students, Shepherd offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Shepherd with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Shepherd is 3.2. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-II programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Shepherd.