About Shenandoah University

Founded in 1875, Shenandoah University. is a Private college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,099 full time undergraduate students, and 1,819 full time graduate students.

The Shenandoah University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 251 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Shenandoah University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate88%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range880-1120
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at SU are considered Less Selective, with ,28% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Shenandoah University.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
12%
“We know about current events and vote”
72%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
12%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
28%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
28%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
12%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
52%
“They”re always available”
44%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
12%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
4%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
12%
“We know about current events and vote”
72%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
12%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
28%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
28%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
12%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
52%
“They”re always available”
44%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
12%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
4%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    71 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    52 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    72 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    74 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    74 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    74 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    74 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    74 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Shenandoah University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Shenandoah University?

30 Students rated Shenandoah University

Malik - 01/02/2024

I enjoy the school, staff and Sports as well as the scenery around the school.

fly - 04/25/2022

The school is a mess. I am attending the expedite nursing program, it is very disorganized. It does not worth the high cost of tuition. The management is poor, and there is less support for students. On certain occasion professors are not coming to the class, leaving the student in limbo.

makayla - 08/05/2020

Shenandoah University is a beautiful campus. The school has a family based environment. It's one of the most diverse colleges i have had the opportunity to visit. I am happy i am a freshman starting there this year. I have a feeling this school most definitely will have a big impact on my life from this point forward.

Shannon - 02/18/2020

This is an amazing school with wonderful opportunities available both during and after your time here. We have plenty of opportunities to study abroad as well as getting involved with things at the school such as clubs and sports. The culture here is very much like a family.

Shenandoah University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Shenandoah University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Shenandoah University is 88%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If i could talk to myself as a High school Senior, i would tell myself to NOT pocrastinate. Deadlines are very important and if you dont make it, you might not get what you want during the whole getting-into-college process. Giving yourself lots of time before a deadline is crucial. For example, FAFSA application, Scholarship Deadlines, College Application Deadlines and many more. I know I was organized through this whole process but i know i could have done it a little better. Having a planner is good and having a section to keep all important phone numbers. Keeping organized is Key.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    The students at SU are high energy ready to take on opportunities to express themselves creatively.

    Read all 18 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It is VERY expensive, but in my opinion worth every penny.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    too small

    Read all 16 answers

  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Shenandoah University is a small school that features small classes, close professional relationships between students and faculty/staff, and located in a beautiful area.

    Read all 13 answers

  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The friendly people and the amout of art going on!

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    everything i said before

    Read all 11 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you're not self-motivated or need heavy competition to succeed.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing has the be the lack of food choice and the cost to attend this university. The food options are limited on the meal plan, and there is not always something that a student wants to eat. As for the cost tuition is high, and I know that I wish I was getting more money seeing as how I will be in great debt when I get out.

    Read all 10 answers

  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Shenandoah is best known for it's business school, nursing program, and conservatory. Most of Shenandoah is composed of conservatory majors.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Shenandoah provides many opportunities for the students that most schools do not. They have many programs that take you outside of the country to get a better understanding of how your field of study really makes a difference. Every person is able to make a difference and I feel that Shenandoah gives you the opportunity to discover that for yourself. The school also has a strong focus on a gobal awarness. They get the students invovled with out of the country activities so we have that exposure to diversity.

    Read all 8 answers

  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    home body

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,099

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,819

Total Grad Students

44%

Out-Of-State

55%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

49

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

23%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
12%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Shenandoah University receive some sort of financial aid. 27% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,322

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$9,990

Room and Board

42,812

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,022
$30 - $48K
$26,271
$48 - $75K
$25,821
$75 - $110K
$28,520
$110K & UP
$30,879

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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