Shepherds College
Union Grove, WI 53182
About Shepherds College
Shepherds College is a private trade and vocational school in Union Grove, Wisconsin, enrolling about 91 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 60.71% at 150% of normal time. The 150%-time completion rate is about 60.71% for the reported cohort.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds College | — | $24,235 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Wisconsin (state median) | $9,856 | $12,252 | 54 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Shepherds College really?
Evidence: average net price at Shepherds College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Shepherds College is $24,235.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,235 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,982 above the Wisconsin median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $9,264 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Shepherds College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Shepherds College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$24,235
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Shepherds College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Shepherds College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Shepherds College.
Campus
Location
Union Grove, WI
City / state
- ZIP
- 53182
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 62% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
91
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 45.35%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Shepherds College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Shepherds College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Shepherds College in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shepherds College reported total enrollment of about 91 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. About 45.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shepherds College in 2024 is 91 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
60.71% 100% Completion Time
60.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.71% of students graduating from Shepherds College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do Shepherds College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Shepherds College.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $19,000. Average net price used in cost models: $24,235.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Shepherds College.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Shepherds College graduates.
Shepherds College at a glance
Shepherds College
Shepherds College is a private non-profit institution in Union Grove, WI.
Schools near Shepherds College
Other campuses in Union Grove, WI when available, plus nearby institutions in Wisconsin.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Wisconsin, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shepherds College located?
Shepherds College is located in Union Grove, WI.
What is Shepherds College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Shepherds College is 58.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 60 applicants and 35 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Shepherds College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,235 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Shepherds College?
Shepherds College reports total enrollment of about 91 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Shepherds College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Shepherds College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.
Is Shepherds College public or private?
Shepherds College is a private nonprofit institution located in Union Grove, WI.
Is Shepherds College an HBCU?
No. Shepherds College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Shepherds College a tribal college?
No. Shepherds College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Shepherds College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Shepherds College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.