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Shenandoah University

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Winchester, Virginia 22601-5195

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Known for health sciences

Shenandoah University is a private institution in Winchester with particular strength in health sciences and biology.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,433 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,055.

Established
1875
Motto
The Big Little University Rising
Type
Private
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,127Students
11:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$58,433Earnings 10yr
$30,055Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Shenandoah University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,028
Room & Board$11,800
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$50,500
Average Net Price$30,055
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,803
$30–48K$24,419
$48–75K$25,951
$75–110K$30,797
$110K+$34,304

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,055

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (103)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,127
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 9%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%
Freshman Retention81.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,167
8 Years$52,579
10 Years$58,433

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,800
Men
$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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