Shenandoah University
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
21%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1103
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,260
Total Number of Undergrads
2,461
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $36,028 |
| 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. | $36,028 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
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. 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.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,467
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,055
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,444
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.
94%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,974
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
Student Organizations
102
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
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
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