The Department of Nursing Education is an academic unit of Shepherd University, a public liberal arts institution founded in 1871 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), along with RN-to-BSN and graduate-level options, and is known regionally for producing well-prepared nurses who meet the healthcare needs of the Eastern Panhandle and the greater Washington, D.C. region. Its programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the West Virginia RN Board.
Nursing students benefit from small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and clinical placements at area hospitals, clinics, and community health agencies. Housed within the College of Health Sciences, the department takes advantage of simulation labs and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to deliver hands-on training. Students live and study in the historic, walkable town of Shepherdstown, enjoying a supportive campus community with easy access to the Washington, D.C. metro area.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Shepherdstown, West Virginia |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Total students | 3,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Graduation rate | 47% |
| Average starting salary | $60,000 |
| In-state tuition | $8,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,500 |
| Room & board | $10,500 |
| Average financial aid | $8,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | 950-1150 |
| ACT range | 18-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Regular deadline | August 1 |
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