Shenandoah University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Winchester, VA

$32,510

Avg tuition

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About Shenandoah University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Shenandoah University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Winchester, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,267, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,510.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1230

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

51%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

53%

Unknown

28%

Black

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,500
On-campus room and board	$10,810
On-campus other expenses	$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,810
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,980

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$47,420	$47,420
Off-campus without family	$47,420	$47,420
Off-campus with family	$37,990	$37,990

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Exercise Physiology
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Business/Managerial Economics
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Education, General
5	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
6	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
	Public Health, Other
	Music Therapy/Therapist
	Physician Assistant
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
	Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
8	History
	History, General
9	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
11	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
13	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
14	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Applied Behavior Analysis
15	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
16	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
17	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
18	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Religious/Sacred Music
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General
	Dance, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
	Musical Theatre
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
	Music Technology
	Music Pedagogy
	Jazz/Jazz Studies
	Piano and Organ
	Conducting
	Acting

Shenandoah University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Shenandoah University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.