Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Shepherd offers 70+ majors, giving their more than 3,000 students the ability to customize their academic program. Shepherd maintains a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 15, creating a personal connection for students and faculty. The University's safe and convenient location in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, draws students from West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Students get all the benefits of a small-town community while having access to real-world opportunities in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland — only 90 minutes from campus. Shepherd students can access unique?internship and?job opportunities, local entrepreneurial initiatives, and national and international industries. The University Athletics Department fields 15 NCAA Division II?athletic teams. Shepherd recognizes that all athletes are also students and is dedicated to giving committed student-athletes an opportunity to develop in competition and in the classroom. Students at Shepherd participate in more than 100?clubs and organizations, many emphasiz...ing community service. Shepherd also provides one-of-a-kind opportunities through unique initiatives and partnerships on campus like the?Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm, the Contemporary American Theater Festival, the?George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, the?Center for Regional Innovation, the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications, and the?Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. And with the Potomac River, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Appalachian Trail Visitor Center just minutes from campus, Shepherd offers immersive study and recreational opportunities.