Shenandoah University (233541)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,614

2.44% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,400

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

3,763 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,343

66.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.3%

308 Graduates

About

Shenandoah University (233541) is a higher education institution located in Winchester city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Shenandoah University (233541) were Pharmacy (148 degrees awarded) and Physician Assistant (19 degrees).

In 2023, 1,242 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shenandoah University (233541). 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 (656 degrees), 6.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shenandoah University (233541) is $34,614, which is $3,611 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shenandoah University (233541) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 947 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Shenandoah University (233541) is $34,614, which is $3,611 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,400.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Shenandoah University (233541) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,614

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Shenandoah University (233541) was $34,614. The cost of tuition at Shenandoah University (233541) is $3,611 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shenandoah University (233541) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,400

2023 Value

0.983%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shenandoah University (233541) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,400. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shenandoah University (233541) grew by 0.983%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shenandoah University (233541) (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

$11,230

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shenandoah University (233541) was of $11,230 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.91% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (233541) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Shenandoah University (233541) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shenandoah University (233541) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shenandoah University (233541) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 947 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 (233541) received 3,763 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 63.9% annual growth. Out of those 3,763 applicants, 2,929 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,343 students enrolled at Shenandoah University (233541) in 2023. 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Shenandoah University (233541) has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,929

Accepted Out of 3,763

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shenandoah University (233541) was 77.8% (2,929 admissions from 3,763 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 63.9%, while admissions grew by 58.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shenandoah University (233541) (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 (233541) in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shenandoah University (233541) had a total enrollment of 4,343 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shenandoah University (233541) is 2,877 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,466. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at Shenandoah University (233541) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shenandoah University (233541), both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 9.99% Hispanic or Latino, 8.61% Black or African American, 6.17% Asian, 2.81% Two or More Races, 0.622% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shenandoah University (233541) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (11.8%) and Asian Female (7.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shenandoah University (233541) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,343 students. The full-time enrollment at Shenandoah University (233541) is 2,877 and the part-time enrollment is 1,466. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at Shenandoah University (233541) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shenandoah University (233541) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 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 (233541) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Shenandoah University (233541) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shenandoah University (233541) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,521 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
434 enrolled students
Black or African American
374 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shenandoah University (233541) is 58% White, 9.99% Hispanic or Latino, 8.61% Black or African American, 6.17% Asian, 2.81% Two or More Races, 0.622% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.391% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 525 students (12.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 534 more women than men received degrees from Shenandoah University (233541). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shenandoah University (233541) is white (656 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Shenandoah University (233541) is Pharmacy (148 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shenandoah University (233541), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees awarded), Health (606 degrees), and Biology (85 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 (233541) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,641,957 people), Registered nurses (1,597,570 people), Secondary school teachers (596,615 people), Physicians (526,391 people), and Other managers (346,581 people).

The most specialized majors at Shenandoah University (233541) in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees awarded), Health (606 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), Education (119 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (233541) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Shenandoah University (233541) are Visual & Performing Arts (130 degrees awarded), Health (606 degrees), Biology (85 degrees), Education (119 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (233541) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (233541).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
114 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
Exercise Physiology
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shenandoah University (233541) was Registered Nursing with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shenandoah University (233541) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

354

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

888

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 354 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University (233541), which is 0.399 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (888).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shenandoah University (233541) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University (233541) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Shenandoah University (233541) in Registered Nursing, which is 13.3 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Shenandoah University (233541) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shenandoah University (233541) is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 16.2% of graduates (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
656 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shenandoah University (233541) is white (656 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

23.6% of degree recipients (293 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
470 degrees awarded
White Male
186 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shenandoah University (233541) is white female (470 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (186 degrees).

Operations

Shenandoah University (233541) has an endowment valued at nearly $77.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12M (15.4%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Shenandoah University (233541) had a total salary expenditure of 114M. Shenandoah University (233541) employs 98 Associate professors, 83 Assistant professors and 57 Professors. Most academics at Shenandoah University (233541) are Female Associate professor (53), Female Assistant professor (52), and Male Associate professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shenandoah University (233541) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, Management, with 78 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 75 employees.

Endowment

$77.8M

2023 Endowment

8.24%

growth from 2022

Shenandoah University (233541) has an endowment valued at about $77.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Shenandoah University (233541) grew 8.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $356M 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 (233541) (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

$52.4M

2023 Salaries

2.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Shenandoah University (233541) paid a median of $52.4M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($114M) and a 2.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.71% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.86% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.8M

Instructional Salaries

266

Number of Employees

In 2023, Shenandoah University (233541) paid a total of $22.8M to 266 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

98 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

84 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shenandoah University (233541) were Associate professor with 98 employees, Assistant professor with 83 employees, and Professor with 57 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shenandoah University (233541) were Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, Management with 78 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 75 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shenandoah University (233541) was Female Associate professor with 53 employees, Female Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Male Associate professor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shenandoah University (233541).

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