Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Winchester, Virginia |
| Online | su.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, Virginia, situated in the northern Shenandoah Valley approximately 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. The main campus spans 129 acres and features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and the Health & Life Sciences Building. Founded in 1875 as Shenandoah Seminary in Dayton, Virginia, the institution moved to Winchester in 1960 and achieved university status in 1991. The university is known for its performing arts programs, particularly in music and theater, as well as its health sciences offerings, including nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy. Students can choose from residential housing options across six dormitories on the main campus, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Hornets.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SU is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Shenandoah University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#537 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#376 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#497 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1230 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,380 |
| Room and Board | $11,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,500 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 36% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17% |
| Education | 16% |
| Business | 9% |
| Biology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233541 IPEDS survey data for Shenandoah University.
Current students may use the Shenandoah University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024