Shenandoah University
- 4 Year
- WINCHESTER, VA
CollegeGrad School
Shenandoah University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- WINCHESTER, VA
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 847 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 University 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
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1000-1200
ACT Range
18-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$31,089 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,761 / 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
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 70 responses58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 80 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing109 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology41 Graduates
- Business40 Graduates
- Psychology37 Graduates
- Biology28 Graduates
- Performing Arts21 Graduates
- Public Health19 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration17 Graduates
- Music Performance17 Graduates
- Music Teacher Education16 Graduates
Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity at Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University is committed to fostering a Diverse community supported by an Equitable, Inclusive campus climate.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,097 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
170
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
38%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 64 responsesPoll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 91 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
61%
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 responsesShenandoah University Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 847 reviews
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Shenandoah is a vibrant academic community with many helpful academic leaders. It is easy to get involved with the clubs and student life affairs on campus. The academics, for the most part, are intimate and provide a knowledgeable environment. The only downside of being a freshman is the housing situation. The dorms are not amazing, but many freshman never get nice dorms!
Shenandoah University is a wonderful school for those pursuing the performing arts. Whether that be music, acting, or dancing, the school has a wonderful conservatory with experienced and thoughtful professors. Students are encouraged to explore their discipline through collaborating with others to put on a show at a big festival at the end of the year. The students should expect to live comfortably in dorms, with the residence life being respectful and helpful. Where this university lacks in ways other universities thrive is through food and funding. As this is a smaller school, there is less of a need for providing large amounts and varieties of food for students, and so they are limited to using their meal swipes on campus with sodexo provided food or at a local gas station. The practice rooms and concert halls could use refurbishing as well, as there are less music stands than there should be.
I have experienced overwhelming support to pursue my passions as a dancer, but also feel underrepresented and disconnected from the larger campus community as a minority. Shenandoah Conservatory is one of the top dance programs and continuously produces thoughtful and creative dancers. I was drawn to that legacy. As a BFA, I have danced with choreographers who have matched my passion for dance and challenged me to explore how movement helps us understand human relationship and identity. At the same time, I would like to see a few changes in the school, the most important being: more variety of non-Western dance classes to expose students to different cultures. Make non-Western dance styles such as African dance, hip hop and latin dance as important as more “classical” styles (ballet). Expanding the school’s course load would also address: recruiting more diverse students and addressing diverse student needs. There is very little diversity and very little being done to address it.