Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA, USA

Shenandoah University is located in the beautiful northern Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia. 


We offer over 200 areas of study within six schools and two divisions. We search for and welcome a diverse set of students - academically, geographically, and culturally - for a community that practices "Commonality in Diversity."


We have nationally-ranked health professions, an internationally-ranked Business School, and in the performing arts, Shenandoah Conservatory mounts over 300 music, theatre and dance performances each year. Shenandoah Athletics has 22 NCAA Division III teams that compete in the ODAC conference.


To provide a break from the rigors of academia, we sponsor numerous outdoor recreational activities in the Shenandoah Valley from cave exploration to whitewater rafting, as well as intramural sports. Shenandoah is non-denominational, although affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and offers diversity in church services and opportunities through our Mosaic Center for Diversity.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
74%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1June 1
Spring Regular DecisionOctober 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
21%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1103
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,287
Total Number of Undergrads
2,416
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
67%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
2%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$31,089
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$35,170
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$35,170
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,230
Books and Supplies
$1500

Aid & Grants

0
100
67%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,761
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,101
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,669

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,962
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$233

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Student Organizations
102
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
navy, red, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Washington
New York
Baltimore
University Of Richmond
Norfolk
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
56%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,300

What Students Are Saying

Shenandoah is a place where anyone can come and be free to be their true self; there is no pressure to fall into a clique. The people there genuinely want to see you succeed and grow as a person. Shenandoah is a small campus, but the impact and involvement the university has on the city of Winchester is amazing.
Regine' from Woodbridge, VA