Shepherds College

www.shepherdscollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$29,877

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

3.45%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.3%

60 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.7%

17 Graduates

About

Shepherds College is a higher education institution located in Racine County, WI. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Shepherds College were Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (7 degrees awarded), Information Technology (5 degrees), and Horticultural Science (5 degrees).

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shepherds College. 47.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (14 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shepherds College was 3.45%, corresponding to 1 out of the 29 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,877.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Shepherds College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$29,877

2023 Value

3.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shepherds College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,877. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shepherds College grew by 3.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shepherds College (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Shepherds College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shepherds College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.45%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shepherds College was 3.45%, which represents 1 out of the 29 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Shepherds College received 60 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.76% annual growth. Out of those 60 applicants, 35 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.3% acceptance rate.

There were 91 students enrolled at Shepherds College in 2023.

Shepherds College has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 60

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shepherds College was 58.3% (35 admissions from 60 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 4.76%, while admissions declined by 30%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shepherds College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Shepherds College in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shepherds College had a total enrollment of 91 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shepherds College is 91 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Shepherds College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shepherds College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 5.49% Asian, 4.4% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, and 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Shepherds College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.3%), followed by White Female (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shepherds College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91 students. The full-time enrollment at Shepherds College is 91 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 Shepherds College was 73%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shepherds College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
64 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students
Asian
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shepherds College is 70.3% White, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 5.49% Asian, 4.4% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, and 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Shepherds College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shepherds College is white (14 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Shepherds College is Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (7 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (5 degrees) and Horticultural Science (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shepherds College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (5 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherds College are Software developers (577,291 people), Other managers (124,733 people), Computer occupations, all other (115,923 people), Computer & information systems managers (108,248 people), and Computer programmers (83,137 people).

The most specialized majors at Shepherds College in 2023 are Agriculture (5 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherds College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Shepherds College are Agriculture (5 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (7 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shepherds College are Computer Systems Design (539,918 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (79,668 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (68,251 people), Insurance carriers (65,532 people), and Banking & related activities (62,344 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Culinary Arts & Related Services
7 degrees awarded
Information Technology
5 degrees awarded
Horticultural Science
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Shepherds College was Other Culinary Arts & Related Services with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Shepherds College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherds College, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (8).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shepherds College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherds College in Information Technology, which is 4 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Shepherds College in Horticultural Science, which is 4 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 84% of students graduating from Shepherds College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shepherds College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shepherds College is white (14 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
8 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shepherds College is white female (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (6 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.78M

2023 Salaries

1.96%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Shepherds College paid a median of $2.78M in salaries, a 1.96% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 23.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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