Shenandoah University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,185
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Shenandoah U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Shenandoah U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,490

Cost of attendance at Shenandoah University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,490

Cost of attendance at Shenandoah University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Shenandoah University received on average $19,733 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,733

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	131	25%	$4,790	$627,535
Other Federal Grant	133	26%	$5,196	$691,035
State Grant/Scholarships	309	60%	$3,520	$1,087,560
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	519	100%	$16,306	$8,462,651
Total Grant & Scholarships	519	100%	$19,733	$10,241,246

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shenandoah University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shenandoah University students is 64.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.0%.

64.0%

asian 87.5% 7 students
African American 54.6% 18 students
white 68.8% 165 students
unknown 60.5% 69 students
hispanic 44.0% 11 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Shenandoah University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shenandoah University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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