Overview

Shenandoah University is a University institution located in Winchester, VA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1460 University Drive
Wilkins Building, Admissions Office
Winchester, VA  22601-5195
United States

Contact Mr. Thomas McKenna
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admit@su.edu
Phone: 540-545-7327
Fax: 540-665-4627

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Conservation Biology	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Technology	×
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Public Health, Other	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Administration	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Costume Design	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,200

Applied

3,232

Accepted

2,641

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,588

Females Applied

1,895

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,608

Males Applied

1,334

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for conservatory applicants, interview for some Conservatory programs and for Guaranteed Admission for Health Professions programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	November 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	460	620
SAT Math	-	490	610
ACT Composite	-	22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,330

Private

Fees

1,530

Full-time student fees

13,120

Room & board

7,700

Room only

Financial Aid

29,801

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,873

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,162

Avg. Loan Aid

10,979

Avg. Grant Aid

7,823

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,641

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.76%
Black or African American	9.12%
White or Caucasian	60.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.76%
Asian	3.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	4.77%
Other	7.8%

Gender

Male (42.26%)

Female (56.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	76%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Movie Nights and Apple Blossom-Rock the Bloom Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
102 clubs and organizations

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Graduate Student Assembly, Campus Activities Network, Athletic Training Club and Variety of Groups for Professional Fraternities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
LiveSafe mobile app, anonymous reporting, side-door alarms, campus shuttle, Safe in Sixty Seconds Program, Safe Walk/Safe Ride Program

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

497

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 277

Part-time - 220

Male - 180

Female - 317