Overview
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| Location | Winchester, Virginia |
| Online | su.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,646 prospective students applied, and 1,968 were granted admission. Of those admitted 519 enrolled in the school. 3,020 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,154 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $32,580 plus fees of $1,320. SU is ranked 375 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SU is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Shenandoah University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#375 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#484 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1230 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $10,810 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,810 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 36% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17% |
| Education | 16% |
| Business | 9% |
| Biology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233541 IPEDS survey data for Shenandoah University.
Current students may use the Shenandoah University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.