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Shenandoah University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Winchester, VAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Shenandoah University is a private institution in Winchester, Virginia with roughly 4,260 students and a 77% acceptance rate. Tuition runs $50,500 annually, though the average net price after aid is $26,143. The school is strongest in health professions, visual and performing arts, and biology. About 67% of students graduate within six years, and median earnings ten years after entry are $58,433.

Acceptance rate
77.0%
Enrollment
4,260
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
67%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$24,356
family income
$30–48k
$26,715
family income
$48–75k
$26,635
family income
$75–110k
$30,332
family income
$110k+
$33,591
family income
19% receive Pell grants
51% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Shenandoah University graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
25.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
18.1%
Biology
15.3%
Business & Marketing
11.6%
Education
6.5%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$58,433
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,167
Completion
67%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University has an acceptance rate of 77.0%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Shenandoah University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $24,356 per year, rising to $33,591 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.