Shepherd University
Former name | Shepherd College (1871–2004) |
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| Motto | Ne plus ultra (Latin) (inscripted on the Pillars of Hercules) |
Motto in English | "Not further beyond" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 2, 1871 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $35.759 million (2023) |
| President | Mary J.C. Hendrix |
| Undergraduates | 2,757 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 512 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , West Virginia , United States |
| Campus | Fringe town, 323 acres (1.31 km2) |
| Newspaper | Picket |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Rams |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – PSAC |
| Mascot | JC the Ram |
| Website | shepherd.edu |
Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 3,274 students.