Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University is a private university and conservatory of music located in Winchester, Virginia in the United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,800 students across more than eighty programs. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The U.S. News and World Report's 2011 Best Colleges and Universities listing placed Shenandoah University at 32nd (Tier 1) in its Regional Universities (South) category.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 3624 students
- $23,850.00 avg tuition
1460 University Dr
Winchester,
VA
22601-5195
(540) 665-4500
Apply online
Admissions:
www.su.edu/admission/00E37383059D..
Financial Aid:
www.su.edu/admission/E8DA963D8E08..
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Shenandoah University
| Applied | 1,803 | |
| Admitted | 1,109 | 62% |
| Enrolled total | 402 | |
| Full Time: | 401 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 71% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 35% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 45% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Shenandoah University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $23,850.00 | $23,850.00 | $23,850.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $695.00 | $695.00 | $695.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $16,680.00 | $16,680.00 | $16,680.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $695.00 | $695.00 | $695.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,600.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $2,100.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 99% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 96% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $8,633.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 84% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,599.00 |
Shenandoah University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | X | X | ||
| Nursing, Other | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Physician Assistant | X | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Educational Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Public Administration | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Acting | X | |||
| Arts Management | X | X | ||
| Conducting | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | X | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | X | ||
| Music Performance, General | X | X | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | X | X | ||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Music, Other | X | X | ||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | |||
Shenandoah University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship - Shenandoah University | $20000 | Varies |
| Conservatory Talent Award - Shenandoah University | $16000 | Varies |
| Academic Scholarship - Shenandoah University | $4000 | Varies |
| Promise Scholarship - Shenandoah University | $2000 | Varies |
| United Methodist Scholarship - Shenandoah University | $1000 | Varies |
| Citizen Scholar Scholarship - Shenandoah University | $1000 | Varies |
| Ministerial Grant - Shenandoah University | Varies | Varies |
| HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Shenandoah University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lord Fairfax Community College | 10.8mi |
| American Public University System | 18.2mi |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | 22.4mi |
| Valley College | 24.6mi |
| Shepherd University | 26.5mi |
| The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia | 40.2mi |
| Hagerstown Community College | 41.3mi |
| Kaplan University | 42.1mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Chantilly | 42.6mi |
| Potomac College | 43.3mi |
| Hood College | 43.3mi |
| Frederick Community College | 44.5mi |
| Allegany College of Maryland | 45.8mi |
| University of Phoenix-Northern Virginia Campus | 45.9mi |
| Heritage Institute | 46.6mi |
