School Highlights
Shepherds College serves 89 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Shepherds College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Shepherds College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
419 staff
Student Body
The student population of Shepherds College has grown by 28% over five years.
The Shepherds College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
89 students
5,183 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
89 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
10%
65%
% Hawaiian
71%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joi Williams, Class of 2019 -
- Rachel Ahrens, Class of 2018 -
- Jordan VanderHart, Class of 2018 -
- David Moran, Class of 2017 -
- Amy Spieker, Class of 2017 -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Shepherds College?
The acceptance rate of Shepherds College is 88%, which is equal to the state average of 88%.
Who are famous alumni from Shepherds College?
Shepherds College famous alumni include: Joi Williams, Class of 2019, Rachel Ahrens, Class of 2018, Jordan VanderHart, Class of 2018, David Moran, Class of 2017 and Amy Spieker, Class of 2017.
What is Shepherds College's ranking?
Shepherds College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Highest completion rates.
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