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Overview |
SU | |||
| Location | Winchester, VA | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 4,343 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | su.edu | |||
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Costs |
SU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,614 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,614 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $26,400 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,100 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
SU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 3,763 | |||
| Admitted | 2,929 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
SU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
SU | |||
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| % Men | 9% | |||
| % Women | 31% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 59% | |||
| % Black | 11% | |||
| % Hispanic | 6% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 13% |
Students |
SU | |||
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| % In-State | 58% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | |||
Campus |
SU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/