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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
Campus Visits
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78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,127Students
11:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$58,433Earnings 10yr
$30,055Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.8%
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
4200.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
111High
Estimated from VA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
63 mi(109 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
83 mi(144 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
131 mi(227 min)