Shenandoah University

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1460 University Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

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Phone: (540) 665-4500
2012-2013 Tuition
$27,780
tuition and fees
Students
2,290
enrolled
36%
male /
64%
female
Admissions
Aug. 1
application deadline
76.6%
accepted

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U.S. News Rankings

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U.S. News rank Category Name
#28 Regional Universities (South)

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Summary

Shenandoah University is a private institution that was founded in 1875. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,290, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 125 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Shenandoah University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 28. Its tuition and fees are $27,780 (2012-13).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Shenandoah University is a private, nationally recognized applied liberal arts university that invites students to join a close-knit community rich in creative energy. In our dynamic academic community, curious, and academically prepared students: connect with accomplished professors; engage in small, highly interactive classes; apply what they learn in a variety of experiences outside the classroom; and expand their understanding and perspectives by being involved in global initiatives.
Our main campus is located in the historic city of Winchester,Va. Our Northern Virginia Campus, located in Ashburn, Va.,45 miles to the east,specializes in graduate study in education and nursing. SU is comprised of 6 academic schools, offering 42 baccalaureate, 18 masters, and 9 doctoral programs, and a broad spectrum of minors as well as undergraduate,post-baccalaureate and post-masters certificates.
The College of Arts & Sciences provides a classic, broad-based education to satisfy both intellectual curiosity and career goals. Offering small classes and individualized learning opportunities, we put students at the center of all our decisions and events.
Shenandoah Conservatory offers intense, specialized, professional training in music, theater and dance. Students work with a faculty of active professionals as they develop artistically and intellectually for careers in the performing arts. With 32 performing ensembles and more than 300 concerts, recitals, clinics, masterclasses, theatre and opera productions and dance concerts yearly, students have continual opportunities to perform and be evaluated by both professionals and peers.
The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business educates students to become successful, principled leaders with a global perspective. Academically experienced professors bring real-world career experience with Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, government agencies, the military and their own businesses. Shenandoah University combines AACSB International accredited programs with rich student-life activities, internships, study-abroad opportunities, mentorship and entrepreneurship experiences and leadership opportunities.
Our School of Education & Human Development prepares practitioner-leaders for service in educational and non-profit organizations. Master's and doctoral programs prepare teachers and administrators for higher-level practice and non-profit practitioners to hone their leadership skills.
The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy uses a highly integrated, learner-centered curriculum and progressive instructional technology to educate and train students and pharmacists to become ethical, compassionate healthcare professionals who serve their patients and community with optimal pharmaceutical care and advance the pharmacy profession.
The School of Health Professions, relying on the deep experiences of a future-focused faculty and hands-on experiences in clinical rotations, includes six divisions: Athletic Training, Nursing, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies.
Our integrated mobile learning program,iMLearning,delivers on Shenandoah's commitment to academic excellence and campus sustainability by putting the highly rated, environmentally friendly MacBook Pro (and choice of an iPod Touch, iPad or iPhone) into the hands of all incoming first-year, full-time students, some graduate students,and full-time faculty. iMLearning allows Shenandoah to offer unique technology programs that enhance classroom management and student engagement.
Shenandoah University boasts an active Division III athletics program, producing 11 Academic All-Americans in the last seven years. Our baseball team appeared in the World Series in 2009 & 2010, and we won USA South Conference championships in cross country, softball and women's soccer over the past two years. Shenandoah University joined the Old Dominion Athletic Conference in all sports as of July 1, 2012.

General Information

School type private, coed college
Year founded 1875
Religious affiliation United Methodist
Academic calendar semester
Setting suburban
2011 Endowment $53,406,834

Applying

When applying to Shenandoah University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. The application fee at Shenandoah University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.6 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 76.6%
Application deadline August 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by July 15

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Shenandoah University is 10:1, and the school has 74.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Shenandoah University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Musical Theatre. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.2 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio 10:1
4-year graduation rate 34
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34%
Business Administration and Management, General 10%
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5%
Musical Theatre 5%

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Student Life

Shenandoah University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,290, with a gender distribution of 36.0 percent male students and 64.0 percent female students. At this school, 42.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 58.0 percent of students live off campus. Shenandoah University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

Total enrollment 4,052
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association NCAA III

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Campus Info & Services

Shenandoah University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Shenandoah University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Shenandoah University, 34 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Shenandoah University.

Students who have cars on campus 34%
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Paying for School

At Shenandoah University, 61.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,000.

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Tuition and fees $27,780 (2012-13)
Room and board $9,240 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data

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