Shenandoah University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,116 students.
About This School
Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit institution located in Winchester, Virginia with approximately 2,116 undergraduate students enrolled. Shenandoah University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,298 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $52,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools and colleges. Shenandoah University is one of five United Methodist Church-affiliated institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Worth considering if you're drawn to health sciences, music, or performing arts — Shenandoah has built a genuine reputation in those areas within its small, tight-knit community of about 2,100 undergrads. The numbers tell a mostly encouraging story: median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, and the 82% freshman retention rate suggests students are generally happy once they arrive. That said, median earnings of $52,300 a decade out are modest given the $30,055 annual net price, so if you're not pursuing one of the school's standout programs, make sure the career path justifies the investment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,116 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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