Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Winchester, Virginia |
| Online | su.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah University is a small 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 2,616 prospective students applied, and 1,945 were granted admission. Of those admitted 509 enrolled in the school. 2,953 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,334 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,140 plus fees of $1,350. SU is ranked 475 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Shenandoah University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#475 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#324 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#536 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1230 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,350 |
| Room and Board | $11,020 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,610 |
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.