SU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.95%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $36,950
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at SU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,454, including 660 online students
- 2,641 Undergraduate, 1,813 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30% men, 70% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 23%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 150 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 35 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SU Overview
Shenandoah University (SU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winchester, VA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The SU's tuition & fees is $36,950 for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,332.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,454 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
SU's acceptance rate is 76.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.71%.
SU ranked 308th in National Universities and 37th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Shenandoah University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Shenandoah University is $36,950. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,722.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $37,896 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,973.
| Undergraduate | $36,950 |
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| Graduate | $26,722 |
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| Undergraduate | $37,896 |
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| Graduate | $28,973 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Shenandoah University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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