Shenandoah University
- 4 Year
- WINCHESTER, VA
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Shenandoah University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- WINCHESTER, VA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 825 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
From Shenandoah University
Shenandoah Unviersity is a private, nationally-ranked university that blends professional career experiences with broad-based education. We invite you to join our close-knit community, which is rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge.
Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation, and the world.
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Shenandoah University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1000-1200
ACT Range
18-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Cost
Net Price
$29,311 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,178 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 87%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 70 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 76 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 77 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing138 Graduates
- Business57 Graduates
- Biology45 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology41 Graduates
- Psychology41 Graduates
- Music Performance26 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration24 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management20 Graduates
- Communications16 Graduates
- Public Health16 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,989 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
51
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
- 36%
- of students say they don't have Greek life. 61 responses
Poll
- 47%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 88 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 44 responses
Shenandoah University Reviews
Rating 3.58 out of 5 825 reviews
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I love it here! The campus is beautiful, and there are many peaceful places for studying. All of my professors are amazing teachers and always there to help me. Tutoring sessions have all been helpful. There are also a lot of free events for students and it has been an easy transition for me to make friends here. I enjoy smaller classes here because I can interact with my professors and get a lot out of the lectures.
I attend Shenandoah's Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program at the Leesburg campus, and it truly has been an amazing experience.
Before I ever even put in an application, the counselors were incredibly kind and so helpful. They answered every question I had, always had great communication, arranged my own tour of the facilities, and overall made me feel extremely supported.
That is what made me choose this program over the others I was considering. And that same support for me as an interest carried right over to me as a student.
You really can tell how much the professors care about the students and truly want us to succeed. Whether it's providing lecture recordings, offering ample office hours, replying to emails quickly, or simply listening to our concerns, the faculty here truly goes the extra mile for their students, and that is something I do not take for granted.
Shenandoah has a wonderful program and I recommend it to anyone considering this school.
Before I ever even put in an application, the counselors were incredibly kind and so helpful. They answered every question I had, always had great communication, arranged my own tour of the facilities, and overall made me feel extremely supported.
That is what made me choose this program over the others I was considering. And that same support for me as an interest carried right over to me as a student.
You really can tell how much the professors care about the students and truly want us to succeed. Whether it's providing lecture recordings, offering ample office hours, replying to emails quickly, or simply listening to our concerns, the faculty here truly goes the extra mile for their students, and that is something I do not take for granted.
Shenandoah has a wonderful program and I recommend it to anyone considering this school.
I graduated from Shenandoah University with my Bachelor's in Music Performance in 2013. I feel like my professors were incredibly supportive and that I learned a lot during my time at SU. I developed a lot as a musician, and as such, have developed a successful music teaching studio since graduating in 2013. I also had several good opportunities there, like studying abroad in Northern Ireland, and I was fortunate enough to take part in the Global Citizenship Project.
However, campus/social life wasn't the best for me my 4 years there, especially as someone that grew up in a large city. Winchester felt small as did the campus and available activities. The dorms at that time felt older, however recently they have made many improvements to campus. While I feel like I may have thrived more at a bigger campus (like where I ended up studying abroad), this would be a great fit for a student who is looking for a small, tight knit community.
However, campus/social life wasn't the best for me my 4 years there, especially as someone that grew up in a large city. Winchester felt small as did the campus and available activities. The dorms at that time felt older, however recently they have made many improvements to campus. While I feel like I may have thrived more at a bigger campus (like where I ended up studying abroad), this would be a great fit for a student who is looking for a small, tight knit community.