Shenandoah U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Shenandoah University was $29,077. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Shenandoah U

Shenandoah U net price calculator

$29,077

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Shenandoah U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$29,077	$2,012 (6%)	$21,992	$24,392	$27,071	$28,110	$32,395
2021	$31,089	$1,778 (6%)	$27,173	$26,784	$28,685	$31,308	$33,883
2020	$29,311	$418 (1%)	$25,591	$24,514	$26,518	$27,566	$28,324
2019	$29,729	$481 (2%)	$25,851	$26,213	$26,734	$28,732	$31,689
2018	$29,248	$938 (3%)	$20,814	$22,230	$28,018	$31,937	$32,593
2017	$28,310	$212	$22,022	$26,271	$25,821	$28,520	$30,879
2016	$28,522	$216	$24,769	$26,458	$27,447	$27,989	$29,920
2015	$28,306	$1,080 (4%)	$24,129	$25,653	$27,303	$27,584	$29,626
2014	$27,226	--	$21,930	$23,904	$25,444	$26,354	$29,585

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Shenandoah University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$49,610	$800 (2%)	$34,490	$13,620	$1,500
2021	$48,810	$960 (2%)	$33,900	$13,410	$1,500
2020	$47,850	$850 (2%)	$33,180	$13,170	$1,500
2019	$47,000	$800 (2%)	$32,530	$12,970	$1,500
2018	$46,200	$788 (2%)	$31,920	$12,780	$1,500
2017	$45,412	$632 (1%)	$31,322	$12,590	$1,500
2016	$44,780	$764 (2%)	$30,760	$12,520	$1,500
2015	$44,016	$418	$30,188	$12,328	$1,500
2014	$43,598	$1,458 (3%)	$29,934	$12,164	$1,500
2013	$42,140	--	$28,800	$11,840	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Shenandoah U? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,020 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Shenandoah U is $1,224 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Shenandoah U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Shenandoah U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $3,980

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,600
How much is Shenandoah U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Shenandoah U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Shenandoah University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$970	$920
For out-of-state students	$970	$920

Housing and Meal

**Shenandoah U requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Shenandoah University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$11,020	19	1,185
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,810	19	1,175
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,570	19	1,087
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,370	19	1,028
2018	N/A	N/A	$10,180	19	1,029
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,990	19	1,001
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,920	19	919

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shenandoah University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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