Shenandoah University Description:
Located in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The 100-acre campus sits in the northernmost tip of Virginia, about 75 miles from Washington, D.C. Undergraduates can choose from 43 majors, and the school has broad strengths ranging from the arts to professional programs. Shenandoah has an 8 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students. Shenandoah University ranks highly among masters-level institutions in the Southern U.S. On the athletic front, most teams of the Shenandoah Hornets compete in the NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 77%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.2
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 560
- SAT Math: 460 / 560
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 27
- ACT English: 19 / 27
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 4,052 (2,290 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 65% Female
- 77% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $28,800
- Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,240
- Other Expenses: $2,600
- Total Cost: $42,140
Shenandoah University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Shenandoah University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 97%
- Loans: 74%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $12,951
- Loans: $7,251
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Respiratory Care, Theatre
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
- Transfer Out Rate: 21%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 45%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Shenandoah University Mission Statement:
mission statement from the Shenandoah University website
"Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world."
