Shepherd University (487667)

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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

About

Shepherd University (487667) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shepherd University (487667) were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded).

In 2017, 66 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shepherd University (487667). 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 (487667) is $18,799, which is $6,117 more than the national average for ($12,682).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University (487667) 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 (487667) 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 (487667) was $18,799.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shepherd University (487667) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,383

2016 Value

21.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Shepherd University (487667) 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 (487667) grew by 21.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shepherd University (487667) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,806

Room and Board

$575

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shepherd University (487667) 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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shepherd University (487667) (in red) with that of similar universities.

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 (487667) 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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shepherd University (487667) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Enrollment

Shepherd University (487667) had a total enrollment of 257 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Shepherd University (487667) is 196 students and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Shepherd University (487667) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shepherd University (487667), 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 (487667) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (10.7%), followed by Asian Male (7.63%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (16.9%), followed by Asian Female (13.8%) and Black or African American Male (3.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shepherd University (487667) in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 257 students. The full-time enrollment at Shepherd University (487667) is 196 and the part-time enrollment is 61.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shepherd University (487667) (in red) compares to similar universities.

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 (487667) was 65%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shepherd University (487667) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Asian
79 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students
Black or African American
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shepherd University (487667) 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.

Graduates

In 2017, 14 more women than men received degrees from Shepherd University (487667). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shepherd University (487667) 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 (487667) is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shepherd University (487667), 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

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherd University (487667) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Shepherd University (487667) in 2017 are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Health (48 degrees) (as of 2017).

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 (487667) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Shepherd University (487667) are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (8 degrees), and Health (48 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherd University (487667) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shepherd University (487667).

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2017)

28 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Shepherd University (487667) was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Shepherd University (487667) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (487667), which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shepherd University (487667) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (487667) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.353 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherd University (487667) in Registered Nursing, which is 2.83 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Shepherd University (487667) is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Asian
31 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shepherd University (487667) 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Asian Female
18 degrees awarded
Asian Male
13 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shepherd University (487667) is asian female (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (13 degrees).

Operations

Shepherd University (487667) employs 13 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shepherd University (487667) are Male No academic rank (8), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shepherd University (487667) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Service, with 6 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.43M

2016 Salaries

6.24%

growth from 2015

In 2016, Shepherd University (487667) paid a median of $2.43M in salaries, a 6.24% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$727k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, Shepherd University (487667) 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 $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shepherd University (487667) was No academic rank with 13 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shepherd University (487667) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Service with 6 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shepherd University (487667) was Male No academic rank with 8 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shepherd University (487667).

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