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Shenandoah University Nursing Programs

Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winchester, VA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Shenandoah University Rankings

SU appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 24	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#31 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#265 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Shenandoah University?

Get in touch with SU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601-5195
Phone:	5406654500
Website:	www.su.edu/
Admissions:	www.su.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.financial-aid.su.edu/

How Do I Get Into SU?

You can apply to SU online at: www.su.edu/admissions/future-first-year/application-information

SU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SU

These are the things SU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SU?

SU maintains an acceptance rate of 77%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,608	1,334	83%
Women	2,592	1,898	73%

Can I Afford Shenandoah University?

The average net price after aid at SU is $30,055. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,460
In-State Fees	$1,490
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,460
Out-of-State Fees	$1,490
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$36,950
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,950

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at SU receive some form of financial aid (483 students).

Nearly 80% of students at SU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,332 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,712.

Student Loan Debt

51% of SU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,512 per year.

Shenandoah University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,793 students enrolled at SU. SU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,127 undergraduate students at SU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shenandoah University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	78
Black or African American	187
Hispanic	289
White	1,188
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	95
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	331
Maryland	62
Pennsylvania	38
West Virginia	23
New Jersey	16

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Shenandoah University Graduate Student Diversity

1,753 of SU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SU, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shenandoah University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	171
Black or African American	170
Hispanic	147
White	1,050
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	40
Non-Resident	49

Online Learning at Shenandoah University

SU offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

641 undergraduate students at SU took at least one online class — of those, 14 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 412 students took at least one online class and 646 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Shenandoah University

SU offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.