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Shenandoah University

#928 in US ranking Winchester, VA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,540
Tuition & fees
$37,860
Avg. aid
$19,332
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$56,130
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Shenandoah University?

Homecoming and Shenandoah Conservatory performances are recurring parts of Shenandoah University's campus calendar. Homecoming brings alumni and current students together around university activities; conservatory concerts and stage productions also give students opportunities to perform, produce, or attend work created on campus.

The university's Global Citizenship Project is another distinctive recurring opportunity, organized around learning about other places and cultures through travel and related activities. Its destinations and participation arrangements can change from year to year. Students looking for an event's current date or eligibility rules should use that year's university calendar rather than assume an earlier schedule still applies.

What are the student housing and dining options at Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University offers on-campus housing and dining for students who want a residential experience in Winchester. Reported housing features include coeducational accommodations and high-speed internet access, but room type, eligibility, and availability depend on the university's current assignments process.

Applicants should check which residence halls or apartment-style options are open to their class year, whether a first-year residency rule applies to them, and the deadline for submitting a housing application or deposit. Admission to the university should not be treated as a guarantee of a preferred room. Meal-plan choices may also differ by residence and enrollment status.

Students considering off-campus housing should compare more than rent: utilities, transportation, parking, lease length, and the distance to their actual class or clinical site can materially change the cost. Commuters and residents should review current dining locations and hours before choosing a meal plan.

Shenandoah University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Shenandoah University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
57%
Campus size
359 acres

Shenandoah University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Shenandoah University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Shenandoah University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Shenandoah University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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