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Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University is a medium, private institution located in Winchester, va. Founded in 1875, Shenandoah University offers undergraduate degrees in 103 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,104 undergraduates
cost $35,170
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Admissions

Will I get into Shenandoah University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.71
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shenandoah University is known for one of its top majors: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Psychology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,170
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,230
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $50,500
Financial aid package $21,787
Estimated cost $28,713 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,170
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,230
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $50,500
Financial aid package $21,787
Estimated cost $28,713 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shenandoah University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,104, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

4,343

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
33%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
51%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Shenandoah University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601-5195
phone 800-432-2266
address www.su.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Graduate student assembly

Campus activities network

Athletic training club

Variety of groups for professional fraternities

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shenandoah University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University? 

The acceptance rate for Shenandoah University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Shenandoah University?

The average high school GPA for Shenandoah University students was 3.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shenandoah University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shenandoah University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $202,000.

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