Shenandoah University
Acceptance
77%
Tuition
$36,950
Grad Rate (4yr)
56%
Retention
82%
Earnings
$58,433
AI Overview
Nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, this private university stands out for its conservatory-level music program alongside strong environmental science and area studies offerings. The campus attracts hands-on learners who want close faculty mentorship and real-world experience—whether that's performing in one of many ensembles, conducting field research in the surrounding mountains, or diving into interdisciplinary projects. Students who thrive here are self-starters seeking a personalized education where they can explore multiple interests without getting lost in the crowd.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$36,950
Room & Board
$12,490
Average Net Price
$30,298
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Federal Loans
51%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$58,433Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
114 graduates
$91,096
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
63 graduates
$66,673
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
23 graduates
$66,070
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
20 graduates
$64,373
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
21 graduates
$63,290
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
39 graduates
$58,144
4 yrs after graduation
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
43 graduates
$54,490
4 yrs after graduation
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
49 graduates
$40,457
4 yrs after graduation
Music
21 graduates
$30,758
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
57+ programsAnd 45 more programs available
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