At a glance
Average net price
$30,298
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.8%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
2,116
In-state tuition
$36,950
Out-of-state tuition
$36,950
Cost of attendance
$51,928
Median earnings (10y)
$58,433
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 81.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (25%), humanities & arts (24%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health25%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services6%
- Health professions25.2%~534 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~384 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.3%~324 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business11.6%~245 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education6.5%~138 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~115 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~63 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History1.9%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.4%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 300 | $111,275 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 258 | $63,690 | $29,749 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 222 | $73,152 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 150 | $52,265 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 148 | $93,531 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 122 | $37,313 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 95 | $65,799 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 83 | $26,573 | $20,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 76 | $22,164 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $24,878 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | $28,506 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 56 | $102,012 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 50 | $38,731 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 48 | $17,586 | $25,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 43 | $103,402 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 41 | $32,138 | $25,810 |
| Music. | Master's | 38 | $28,790 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 27 | $53,356 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Graduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 26 | $23,306 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | First professional | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Doctoral | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 15 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 13 | $31,452 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University is a mid-sized institution located in Winchester, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,116 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Shenandoah University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,298 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,950 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,928 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,433 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Shenandoah University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Shenandoah University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Winchester, Virginia (city), Shenandoah University draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah University
Q.How much does Shenandoah University cost?
The average net price at Shenandoah University is $30,298 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,928.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Shenandoah University?
Shenandoah University has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Shenandoah University?
Shenandoah University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Shenandoah University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Shenandoah University graduate earns $58,433 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Shenandoah University?
Published tuition is $36,950 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Shenandoah University located?
Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, Virginia (ZIP 22601).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Shenandoah University at their official website.