School Highlights
Shepherds College serves 86 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Shepherds College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shepherds College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
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
Year Founded
2004
Number of Programs Offered
3
3
School Motto
Finding Hope. Fulfilling Dreams. Impacting Lives Together
Student Body
The student population of Shepherds College has grown by 24% over five years.
The Shepherds College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
86 students
3,039 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
86 students
721 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
86 students
2,811 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
86 students
721 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
41%
65%
% Hawaiian
44%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
50%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
74%
Acceptance Rate
88%
74%
Source: 2025 (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 -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Shepherds College?
The acceptance rate of Shepherds College is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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