What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Shenandoah University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,298 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Shenandoah University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Shenandoah University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA · South

Acceptance rate: 77.0%
Cost after aid: $30,298
Graduation rate: 67%

What Shenandoah University says matters

How Shenandoah University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 77%; 3,232 of 4,200
Yield: 17%; 540 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 935-1210
ACT mid-50: 22-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 83%1,334 of 1,608
Women: 73%1,895 of 2,588

Very important

Academic GPA

Important

Rigor of secondary school record
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability

Considered

Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Shenandoah University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission126

Entrance Exams

AP: Yes
CLEP: Yes
SAT or ACT: Not Used
ACT Only: Not Used
SAT Only: Not Used

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,608
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 2,588
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 4
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,334
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,895
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 3
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 233
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 306
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 4,200
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,232
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 540
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,127
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,893
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 336
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,033
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,312
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 203
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 39
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 27
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 1
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 1
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 9
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 2
Of these, units that must be lab: 1
Total academic units: 2
Foreign language: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Important
Class rank: Not Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Not Considered
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.037
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.019
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 935
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,100
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 460
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 620
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 490
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 550
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 610
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 22%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 22%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 29%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 30%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 40
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 30
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 25
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 5
SAT Math: 600-699: 20
SAT Math: 500-599: 50
SAT Math: 400-499: 15
SAT Math: 300-399: 10
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 5
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 30
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 40
SAT Composite: 800-999: 15
SAT Composite: 600-799: 10
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 30
ACT Composite: 24-29: 40
ACT Composite: 18-23: 30
ACT Math: 30-36: 20
ACT Math: 24-29: 50
ACT Math: 18-23: 20
ACT Math: 12-17: 10
ACT Science: 30-36: 30
ACT Science: 24-29: 50
ACT Science: 18-23: 20
ACT Reading: 30-36: 40
ACT Reading: 24-29: 30
ACT Reading: 18-23: 30
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 10%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 25%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 43%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 16%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 3.3%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 61%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.73
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 99%

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:: 30
Yes, on a rolling basis:: Considered
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 125
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1-Year

Transfer Admission27

Fall Applicants

Men: 135
Women: 288
Unknown: 1
Total: 434
Men: 123
Women: 252
Unknown: 1
Total: 380
Men: 51
Women: 59
Unknown: 0
Total: 111

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
High school transcript: Required for Some
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required for Some
Interview: Required for Some
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.5
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 10
Unit Type: C
Number: 90
Unit Type: C
Number: 90

Academic Offerings and Policies21

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: Yes
Distance learning: Yes
Double major: Yes
Dual enrollment: Yes
English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Exchange student program (domestic): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Liberal arts/career combination: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
History: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Philosophy: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life28

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 38%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 83%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 17%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 18%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 36%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 76%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 24%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 1.8%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 18.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18.8

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Concert band: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Marching band: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Musical theater: Yes
Pep band: Yes
Student government: Yes
Symphony orchestra: Yes

Housing

Special housing for disabled students: Yes
Living Learning Communities: Yes

Annual Expenses21

Private Tuition

Tuition: 36330
Tuition: 36330

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1530
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13120
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7700
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 1300
Required Fees:: 1530
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13120
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7700
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 1300

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12
Maximum: 18

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1500
Books and supplies:: 1500
Transportation: 600
Books and supplies:: 1500
Food only:: 3800
Food and housing total*: 13378
Transportation:: 600

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 1065
NONRESIDENTS:: 1065

Financial Aid87

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 144
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 12,583
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2929760.69
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 3067949
Total Scholarships/Grants: 5997709.69
Federal Work-Study: 1610081
Total Self-Help: 1610081

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 93000
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 5334922
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 24436518
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1225577.15
Total Scholarships/Grants: 31090017.15
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 15915973
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 1350294.25
Total Self-Help: 17266267.25
Parent Loans: 8373512
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 897327

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 510
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 388
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 361
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 238
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 226
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 349
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 127
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 74%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 30873
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7808
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2015
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3183
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,820
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,387
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,315
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 835
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 781
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,241
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 407
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 71%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 29801
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7823
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2059
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3162
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 23
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 21
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 12
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 8
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 21%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 8579
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 3928
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2000
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3642

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 325

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 228
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 222
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 83
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 47027.4649
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 28019.6036
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 54239.8795

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not available: Yes

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes
State aid form: /X

Financial Aid Deadlines

No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): Yes

Financial Aid Reply

or within____weeks of notification.: 2

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Nursing Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes
Federal Nursing Scholarship: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
Art: Yes
Leadership: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
Religious affiliation: Yes
State/district residency: Yes
Academics: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

Diploma/Certificates

Computer and information sciences: 21.43
Education: 50
Interdisciplinary studies: 7.14
Theology and religious vocations: 7.14
History: 14.29
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 0.58
Communication/journalism: 1.54
Computer and information sciences: 2.5
Education: 5.37
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.38
English: 0.96
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.38
Biological/life sciences: 15.74
Mathematics and statistics: 0.58
Interdisciplinary studies: 0.19
Parks and recreation: 2.69
Theology and religious vocations: 0.19
Physical sciences: 1.15
Psychology: 5.57
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 3.65
Social sciences: 0.57
Visual and performing arts: 18.61
Health professions and related programs: 25.91
Business/marketing: 11.9
History: 1.54
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence130

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 230
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 299
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 49
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 58
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 585
All other degree-seeking: women: 811
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 864
Total degree-seeking: women: 1,168
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 866
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 1,172
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 2
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 1
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 21
All other degree-seeking: women: 34
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 23
Total degree-seeking: women: 36
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 227
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 292
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 250
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 328
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 69
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 210
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 138
All other degree-seeking: women: 409
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 3
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 60
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 184
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 129
All other degree-seeking: women: 505
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 32
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 62
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 221
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 751
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 2,641
Total all graduate: 1,813
Grand Total All Students: 4,454

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 208
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 622
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 1
Hispanic/Latino: 84
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 51
White, non-Hispanic: 326
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 14
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 38
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 23
TOTAL: 540
Nonresidents: 12
Hispanic/Latino: 270
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 193
White, non-Hispanic: 1,290
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 16
Asian, non-Hispanic: 66
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 101
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 165
TOTAL: 2,116
Nonresidents: 18
Hispanic/Latino: 362
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 238
White, non-Hispanic: 1,486
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 17
Asian, non-Hispanic: 107
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 122
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 288
TOTAL: 2,641

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 106
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 521
Postbachelor's certificates: 92
Master's degrees: 325
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 219
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 118
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 122
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 129
Total: 443
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 120
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 128
Total: 440
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 70
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 137
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 87
Total: 294
Total: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size38

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 277
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 42
C. Total number who are women: 165
D. Total number who are men: 112
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 5
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 220
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 29
C. Total number who are women: 152
D. Total number who are men: 68
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 497
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 71
C. Total number who are women: 317
D. Total number who are men: 180
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 0
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 0
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 3,417
and ____ faculty: 350

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 161
10-19: 288
20-29: 181
30-39: 46
40-49: 35
50-99: 1
100+: 3
Total: 715
2-9: 114
10-19: 86
20-29: 18
30-39: 5
40-49: 0
50-99: 2
100+: 0
Total: 225

Source: Shenandoah University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University is a very small private university in Winchester, VA, in a city setting.

What Shenandoah University looks for

Shenandoah University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University?
Shenandoah University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Shenandoah University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,298 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Shenandoah University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Shenandoah University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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