Shenandoah University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Shenandoah University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,260 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1875 and is the only college located in Winchester, Virginia.

Shenandoah University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Shenandoah University.

Majors
Offered
93
Shenandoah University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 93 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Management, Business, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Shenandoah University student retention rate is high at 83% (well above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Shenandoah University is average: 61%. Around 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Shenandoah University is good, 11:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $33,800 a year. The additional fees at Shenandoah University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,400; which comes to a total of $35,200 a year.

Read the details about Shenandoah University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,296 applications were submitted and 1,845 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Shenandoah University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Shenandoah University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shenandoah University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Shenandoah University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime data, Shenandoah University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Shenandoah University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shenandoah University
1460 University Dr
Winchester, Virginia
22601-5195, USA
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