Shenandoah University
SU
Winchester, Virginia 22601-5195
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.5%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (103)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding and early history Abram Paul Funkhouser and John (Jay) Paul Fries founded the school as Dayton High School on February 12, 1875.
- •The school had 11 students enrolled in its first year.
- •In 1877, the high school became Shenandoah Seminary, and from that point forward, the institution changed names six times but always kept “Shenandoah” as part of its name.
- •Shenandoah Seminary became a junior college in 1924, changing its name to Shenandoah College the following year.
- •Shenandoah Conservatory became a separate corporation in 1937 and began granting four-year degrees.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Estimated from VA state average + city premium
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