Shepherd University SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1020

The average composite SAT score for admitted Shepherd University freshman is 1020 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1020 is in the 43rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 900 to 1140

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 900 to 1140. The 75th percentile score is 1140 while the 25th percentile score is 900.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Shepherd University but we estimate it to be around a 780 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 495

The average score for Shepherd University students on the math portion of the SAT is 495 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 430 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 525

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 470 to 580 and the average score for Shepherd University students is 525.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Shepherd University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 95.6%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.6.

Can I get into Shepherd University with a 1140 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1140 or higher is very competitive at Shepherd University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 98% or higher.

Can I get into Shepherd University with a 1020 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1020 to 1130 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 96% to 98%.

Can I get into Shepherd University with a 900 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 900 to 1010 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 93% to 96% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Shepherd University with a 780 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 780 to 890 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 92% chance of admission to Shepherd University. SAT scores below 780 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.