Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · Private
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Shenandoah University admitted 77.0% of applicants university-wide (3,232 of 4,200).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 77.0% | 3,232 | 4,200 |
| In-state | 89.0% | 1,893 | 2,127 |
| Out-of-state | 64.5% | 1,312 | 2,033 |
| International applicants | 69.2% | 27 | 39 |
| Men | 83.0% | 1,334 | 1,608 |
| Women | 73.2% | 1,898 | 2,592 |
Of 3,232 admitted students, 540 enrolled (16.7% yield).
Shenandoah University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–30
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Shenandoah University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $50,940/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,950 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,990 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $50,940/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $24,356 |
| $30k–48k | $26,715 |
| $48k–75k | $26,635 |
| $75k–110k | $30,332 |
| Over $110k | $33,591 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Commonwealth Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Award — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Heritage Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Shenandoah University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Commonwealth Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Award — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Heritage Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
Shenandoah University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript including senior year schedule
- Activities Resume (recommended)
- Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- High School Counselor Recommendation (recommended)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Official Dual Enrollment transcripts (optional)
International applicants
- Official high school transcript including senior year schedule
- Activities Resume (recommended)
- Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- High School Counselor Recommendation (recommended)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Official Dual Enrollment transcripts (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Shenandoah University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Shenandoah University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,433
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 66.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Shenandoah University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #301
- Niche: #577
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (21%), Business & marketing (19%), Biological & life sciences (13%).
Shenandoah University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.