What Shenandoah costs
Shenandoah University charges $36,950 a year in published tuition and fees, about $18,475 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $51,928 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $28,295 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Shenandoah
For fall 2024, Shenandoah University received 4,200 applications and admitted 3,232 students, and 540 enrolled as first-years.
What Shenandoah students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Shenandoah University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 108 |
| Business Administration and Management | 62 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 55 |
| Psychology | 29 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Music Technology | 23 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 19 |
| Musical Theatre | 19 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Shenandoah
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Hood College, Frederick, Maryland: about 43 miles away
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia: about 51 miles away
- Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland: about 53 miles away
- Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland: about 56 miles away
- Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia: about 58 miles away
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 60 miles away
Colleges like Shenandoah
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Stetson University, DeLand, Florida: 2,297 undergraduates
- Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida: 2,603 undergraduates
- University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia: 1,577 undergraduates
- Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida: 2,859 undergraduates
- Charleston Southern University, Charleston, South Carolina: 2,893 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Shenandoah University's acceptance rate? 77.0% for fall 2024: 3,232 of 4,200 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Shenandoah University? $36,950 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Shenandoah University? About 2,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Shenandoah University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Shenandoah University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Shenandoah University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
