Shenandoah University, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Shenandoah University Rankings
Affordability33
Selectivity27
Retention58
Graduation26
Earnings42
Diversity61
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Shenandoah University
69%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
31%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education6%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs31%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts13%
Admissions
Getting into Shenandoah University
70%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Shenandoah University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Shenandoah University
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$254
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 32% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Shenandoah University
83%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 56% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 57% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 28% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Shenandoah University
95%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$57K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Shenandoah University
2,022
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,783
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 16% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 38% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Shenandoah University, VA
Lord Fairfax Community College
11 miles, SW
Catholic Distance University
18 miles, NE
American Public University System
18 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
20 miles, NE