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Shepherd University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Shepherd University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Shepherd competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Led by head coach Alex Hoekstra, Shepherd University pairs a 97% acceptance rate with a 51% graduation rate and a $11,744 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,834
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
97%
State
West Virginia
City
Shepherdstown
Address
301 North King St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 70% of matches over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%83%'21-2275%'22-2348%'23-2480%'24-2563%'25-26
Staff
Alex Hoekstra
Head Volleyball Coach
(423) 443-2549·View profile
Kevin Mennett
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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Taylor Belella
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 34% of D2 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
71%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,726
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,358
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,702
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,774
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,516
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,744
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$45
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 17% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$254,633
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$51,998
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (304) 876-5000

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