Shenandoah University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,140

1.94% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$29,077

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.61%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.4%

2,616 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,287

68.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.5%

280 Graduates

About

Shenandoah University is a higher education institution located in Winchester city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Shenandoah University were Pharmacy (159 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,265 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shenandoah University. 71.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (667 degrees), 6.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (109 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shenandoah University is $33,140, which is $4,148 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shenandoah University is $33,140, which is $4,148 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,077.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Shenandoah University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,140

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shenandoah University was $33,140. The cost of tuition at Shenandoah University is $4,148 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shenandoah University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,077

2021 Value

6.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shenandoah University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,077. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shenandoah University grew by 6.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shenandoah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,810

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shenandoah University was of $10,810 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.27% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shenandoah University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Shenandoah University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.09% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shenandoah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shenandoah University was 1.61%, which represents 15 out of the 931 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Shenandoah University received 2,616 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.13% annual growth. Out of those 2,616 applicants, 1,945 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,287 students enrolled at Shenandoah University in 2021. 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Shenandoah University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,945

Accepted Out of 2,616

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shenandoah University was 74.4% (1,945 admissions from 2,616 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.13%, while admissions declined by −1.17%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shenandoah University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage (2020)

412

Scores Submitted (2020)

79% of enrolled first-time students at Shenandoah University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shenandoah University had a total enrollment of 4,287 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shenandoah University is 2,953 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Shenandoah University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shenandoah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 6.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.34% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shenandoah University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30%), followed by White Male (8.92%) and Asian Female (6.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shenandoah University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,287 students. The full-time enrollment at Shenandoah University is 2,953 and the part-time enrollment is 1,334. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Shenandoah University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shenandoah University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shenandoah University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Shenandoah University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shenandoah University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,342 enrolled students
Black or African American
356 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
295 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shenandoah University is 54.6% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 6.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.34% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 839 students (19.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 545 more women than men received degrees from Shenandoah University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shenandoah University is white (667 degrees awarded). There were 6.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (109 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Shenandoah University is Pharmacy (159 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shenandoah University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded), Health (617 degrees), and Biology (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shenandoah University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,760,144 people), Registered nurses (1,454,395 people), Physicians (500,731 people), Secondary school teachers (487,200 people), and Other managers (309,370 people).

The most specialized majors at Shenandoah University in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded), Health (617 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), EDUCATION. (133 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shenandoah University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Shenandoah University are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded), Health (617 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), EDUCATION. (133 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shenandoah University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,103,062 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,002,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (671,398 people), Offices of physicians (401,003 people), and Outpatient care centers (343,983 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shenandoah University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
125 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Exercise Physiology
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shenandoah University was Registered Nursing with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shenandoah University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

360

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

905

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 360 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University, which is 0.398 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (905).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shenandoah University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.836 times less than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Shenandoah University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shenandoah University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24.6% of graduates (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
667 degrees awarded
Black or African American
109 degrees awarded
Asian
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shenandoah University is white (667 degrees awarded). There were 6.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (109 degrees).

25.9% of degree recipients (328 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
458 degrees awarded
White Male
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shenandoah University is white female (458 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (209 degrees).

Operations

Shenandoah University has an endowment valued at nearly $83.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.5M (16.1%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Shenandoah University had a total salary expenditure of 100M. Shenandoah University employs 96 Associate professors, 88 Assistant professors and 54 Professors. Most academics at Shenandoah University are Female Assistant professor (54), Female Associate professor (52), and Male Associate professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shenandoah University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Endowment

$83.8M

2021 Endowment

22.4%

growth from 2020

Shenandoah University has an endowment valued at about $83.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Shenandoah University grew 22.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $304M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shenandoah University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.6M

2021 Salaries

3.86%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Shenandoah University paid a median of $48.6M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($100M) and a 3.86% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22M

Instructional Salaries

260

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shenandoah University paid a total of $22M to 260 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shenandoah University were Associate professor with 96 employees, Assistant professor with 88 employees, and Professor with 54 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shenandoah University were Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shenandoah University was Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, Female Associate professor with 52 employees, and Male Associate professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shenandoah University.