Shenandoah University
Work 1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Work(540) 665-4581
Admissions E-mail: admit@su.edu
Web site: http://www.su.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (South)
Universities-Master's (South)
Overview : Shenandoah University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Private |
| Year founded: | 1875 |
| Religious affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 1,720 |
| Setting: | suburban |
| Endowment: | $49,506,514 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 8/1 |
| Application fee: | $30 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 86.7% |
| Selectivity: | less selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $24,150 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | The main campus of the university is adjacent to Interstate 81 in the City of Winchester, Virginia in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The university's physical plant consists of 42 buildings including eight residence halls (800 beds), two leased facilities on the campus of the Winchester Medical Center, and another leased facility on the Northern Virginia campus in Leesburg, Virginia, approximately 45 miles east of Winchester. Shenandoah University is comprised of 6 academic schools or colleges: (1) the School of Health Professions offering associate, baccalaureate, master's degree, post-master's certificates and the doctoral degree; (2) the Harry F. Byrd, Jr., School of Business offering certificate programs, baccalaureate and master's degrees; (3) the College of Arts and Sciences offering baccalaureate degrees; (4) Shenandoah Conservatory offering certificate programs, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees; (5) the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy offering doctoral degrees, and (6) the newly established School of Education and Human Development offering certificates, master's and doctoral degrees. The university offers 43 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree programs plus undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate certificates. Doctoral degrees are granted in seven different areas. Shenandoah University, a "Yes You Can" University, prepares individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world. Shenandoah distinguishes itself by providing opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills in a collaborative, personalized environment that intertwines professional and liberal learning. A Shenandoah education incorporates scholarship, experiential learning and sophisticated technologies, as well as practical wisdom. Six core values provide a foundation for the decisions the university makes and the programs it offers. They include 1)the development of an enduring passion for learning, 2)commitment to self-reflection and personal development, 3) respect for diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives, 4)celebration of creative performance, expression, teaching and discovery, 5)cultivation of leadership to advance positive change and growth, and 6)dedication to citizenship, professional service and global outreach. |
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