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Shenandoah University

Winchester, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$30,298
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$48,167
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Winchester, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences25% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $155,136
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,637
Earnings 5yr: $138,662
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,829
Earnings 5yr: $109,987
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,996
Earnings 5yr: $126,681
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,096
Earnings 5yr: $88,220
Debt: $29,749
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,908
Earnings 5yr: $89,951
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,233
Earnings 5yr: $61,876
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,709
Earnings 5yr: $69,756
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,673
Earnings 5yr: $58,791
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,070
Earnings 5yr: $64,660
Debt: $23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,373
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,290
Earnings 5yr: $58,666
Debt: $25,810
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,144
Earnings 5yr: $56,584
Debt: $26,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,490
Earnings 5yr: $59,291
Debt: $20,750
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,787
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,457
Earnings 5yr: $29,435
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,758
Earnings 5yr: $34,679
Debt: $25,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $121,059
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $87,914
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,571
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$30,298
In-State Tuition$36,950
Out-of-State Tuition$36,950
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

19%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,167
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,433

Completion Signals

67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$83,917
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