Shepherd University (nan)

www.shepherduniversity.edu

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    2017 Undergraduate Tuition
    $18,799
    2.54% growth from 2016
    2016 Average Net Price
    $23,383
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Enrolled Students
    257
    76.3% Full-Time
    2016 Graduation Rate
    17.3%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Shepherd University (nan) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shepherd University (nan) were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded).

    In 2017, 66 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shepherd University (nan). 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (31 degrees), 6.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University (nan) is $18,799, which is $2,636 more than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University (nan) is $18,799.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,383.

    In 2016, 76% of undergraduate students attending Shepherd University (nan) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $18,799
    2017 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2017, the cost of tuition at Shepherd University (nan) was $18,799.

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    Average Net Price

    $23,383
    2016 Value
    21.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2016 Shepherd University (nan) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,383. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Shepherd University (nan) grew by 21.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,806
    Room and Board
    $575
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Shepherd University (nan) was of $9,806 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 0.698% between 2016 and 2017.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $575. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    14%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Shepherd University (nan) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 8.43% with respect to 2015, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Shepherd University (nan) had a total enrollment of 257 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Shepherd University (nan) is 196 students and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Shepherd University (nan) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Shepherd University (nan), both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.7% Asian, 5.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Black or African American, 3.5% White, and 0.389% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Shepherd University (nan) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (11.2%), followed by Asian Male (5.43%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (10.5%), followed by Asian Female (9.68%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.03%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    76.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Shepherd University (nan) in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 257 students. The full-time enrollment at Shepherd University (nan) is 196 and the part-time enrollment is 61.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    2016 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shepherd University (nan) was 65%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)
    1. Asian
      79 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      15 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      10 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Shepherd University (nan) is 30.7% Asian, 5.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Black or African American, 3.5% White, and 0.389% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (1.17%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2017, 14 more women than men received degrees from Shepherd University (nan). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shepherd University (nan) is asian (31 degrees awarded). There were 6.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shepherd University (nan) is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded).

    In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shepherd University (nan), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) are Registered nurses (1,511,359 people), Other managers (172,571 people), Medical & health services managers (171,066 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,686 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (144,505 people).

    The most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) in 2017 are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Health (48 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Health (48 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,654,248 people), Elementary & secondary schools (454,541 people), Outpatient care centers (301,557 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (286,430 people), and Offices of physicians (214,166 people).

    The most specialized majors at Shepherd University (nan) are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Health (48 degrees) (as of 2017).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shepherd University (nan).
    Registered Nursing
    Most Common (2017)
    28 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Shepherd University (nan) was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2017
    40
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2017

    In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (nan), which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2017, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (nan) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.353 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2017, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (nan) in Registered Nursing, which is 2.83 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2015, 26% of students graduating from Shepherd University (nan) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Asian
      31 degrees awarded
    2. White
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Shepherd University (nan) is asian (31 degrees awarded). There were 6.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

    1.52% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
    1. Asian Female
      18 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      14 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shepherd University (nan) is asian female (18 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (18 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2016, Shepherd University (nan) had a total salary expenditure of 10.5M. Shepherd University (nan) employs 13 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shepherd University (nan) are Male No academic rank (8), and Female No academic rank (5).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shepherd University (nan) are: Service, with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.43M
    2016 Salaries
    6.24%
    growth from 2015

    In 2016, Shepherd University (nan) paid a median of $2.43M in salaries, which represents 23.2% of their overall expenditure ($10.5M) and a 6.24% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $727k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2016, Shepherd University (nan) paid a total of $727k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shepherd University (nan) were Service with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

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