Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Shenandoah University reported a 77.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Winchester, VA. The historical average net price is $30,298 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

3,763 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$30,298

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

68.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

81.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,116

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Shenandoah University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,356
$30,001 – $48,000$26,715
$48,001 – $75,000$26,635
$75,001 – $110,000$30,332
$110,000+$33,591

Top Majors at Shenandoah University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions135
Visual & Performing Arts97
Biological & Biomedical Sciences82
Business, Management & Marketing62
Psychology29
Education28
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice19
Parks, Recreation & Fitness14
Computer & Information Sciences13
Communication & Journalism8

Financial Aid at Shenandoah University

About Shenandoah University

Official website: https://www.su.edu/

Admissions: https://www.su.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Shenandoah University

What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,763. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Shenandoah University?

The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Shenandoah University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Shenandoah University?

The stored historical average net price at Shenandoah University is $30,298 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,100 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Shenandoah University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Shenandoah University is 69%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Shenandoah University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 4, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Shenandoah University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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