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About Shenandoah University

health sciences focusedarts and performancesmall class sizesdoctoral professional programs

Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, VA, known for its health sciences focused, arts and performance, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 80%, SU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 475 students each year. SU is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. SU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,315 per year; the sticker price of $49,610 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Shenandoah University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Shenandoah University

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Application Strategy
Shenandoah has strong conservatory programs in music, theatre, and dance, so if any of your extracurriculars or interests connect to the performing arts, highlight that connection explicitly in your application materials. Admissions readers appreciate students who have a clear sense of how their passions align with what Shenandoah offers.
Application Strategy
If you are interested in pharmacy, physical therapy, or nursing, name the specific Shenandoah program in your application because these professional health science programs have distinct identities and admissions tracks, and showing you understand that signals genuine intent rather than treating Shenandoah as a backup.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Shenandoah University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$24.4k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$26.7k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$26.6k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$30.3k
110k+~$50k/yr$33.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,219
Undergrad Enrollment
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