SU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Shenandoah University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
83.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into SU and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate ranking it #35 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,446 out of 1,737 applicants were admitted making Shenandoah University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. Shenandoah University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1090-1270Applicants Submitting SAT
85%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 660 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1180 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Shenandoah University?
Shenandoah University typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1000. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1180 out of 1600. The school ranks #16 in Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 85 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1180 to 1270 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 1090 to 1180 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 1000 to 1090 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 1000 | Low | <63% |
SU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
20-26Applicants Submitting ACT
29%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SU?
Admission data indicates that SU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #19 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Shenandoah University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <63% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.39Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Shenandoah University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Shenandoah University was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #22 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SU accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 27% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 14% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
74% of Shenandoah University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 13% |
| Top 25% of class | 36% |
| Top 50% of class | 74% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 26% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,046 | 691 | 1,737 |
| Accepted | 842 | 604 | 1,446 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 261 | 177 | 438 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 29% | 30% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Shenandoah University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233541 IPEDS survey data for Shenandoah University.
