SU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Shenandoah University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is SU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Shenandoah University (SU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SU's acceptance rate is 76.95% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,200 students applied and 3,232 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into SU.

To apply to SU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

SU's acceptance rate places 20th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
SU's yield rate is 16.71%, which is moderately lower by 6.96 percentage points (approximately 29.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to SU at Virginia colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize SU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, SU's acceptance rate is 76.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.71%. 1,608 men and 2,592 women applied to SU and 1,334 men and 1,898 women students were accepted.

Among them, 233 men and 307 women were enrolled in SU. You can explore the SU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,200	1,608	2,592	0	0
Admitted	3,232	1,334	1,898	0	0
Enrolled	540	233	307	0	0
Acceptance Rate	76.95%	82.96%	73.23%	-	-
Yield	16.71%	17.47%	16.17%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Shenandoah University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 540 first-year students enrolled in SU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.81% and part-time students is 0.19%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.15% and women students is 56.85%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	540	233	307
Full-time	539	233	306
Part-time	1	0	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at SU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shenandoah University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to SU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.su.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.su.edu/experience/future-first-year/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the SU?

SU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 76.95%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to SU?

SU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does SU require essays or personal statements?

SU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for SU admission?

SU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

SU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, SU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, SU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for SU?

The institutional SAT code for SU is 5613.