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Shenandoah University is located in a small city, in Winchester, Virginia. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Shenandoah University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Shenandoah University often study medicine, music, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 570 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Shenandoah University benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Shenandoah University offers classes to 2,998 students (2,537 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Shenandoah University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Other competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Shenandoah University
1460 University Dr
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
General Phone: (540) 665-4500
Admissions Phone: (540) 665-4581
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 665-4538
http://www.su.edu
Shenandoah University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 214 | education, music teaching, physical education teaching, computer teaching, ESL instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 120 | pharmacy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 118 | physical therapy, psychology, music therapy, educational psychology |
| Business And Management | 84 | business management, accounting |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 46 | drama, dance, stagecraft, theatre design |
| Music | 41 | music performance, various music studies, conducting, music, music theory and composition, piano |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing, various nursing, mental health nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | physician assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, language translation |
| Science | 17 | biology |
| Art Studies | 16 | arts management, visual and performing arts |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | public administration |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Shenandoah University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 269 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 255 | 16 |
| First-professional degree | 120 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 109 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Shenandoah University had a total enrollment of 2,998 students (2,537 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 50% |
| Maryland | 21% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Virgin Islands | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Shenandoah University offers campus housing for 795 of its 2,537 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Winchester, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,121 | 1,027 | 92% | 326 | 32% |
| Men | 522 | 464 | 89% | 164 | 35% |
| Women | 599 | 563 | 94% | 162 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 665-4581
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,050 |
| Room and board | $ 7,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Shenandoah University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 665-4538
Shenandoah University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 84 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $93,590 | 3 | $69,811 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $80,674 | 8 | $75,320 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $67,989 | 18 | $65,407 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $76,044 | 29 | $68,597 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $64,569 | 13 | $61,626 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $55,605 | 14 | $49,948 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $46,014 | 18 | $47,022 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $32,183 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $56,722 | 48 | $50,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
ART STUDIES
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shenandoah University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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