About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mr. Andrew Woodall
Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
Phone
540.665.4581
Email
admit@su.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Brandt Student Center
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
James R. Aikens, Jr. Athletic & Events Center
Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library
Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall
Health and Life Sciences Building Allen Dining Hall Jazzman's Cafe
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
James R. Aikens, Jr. Athletic & Events Center
Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library
Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall
Health and Life Sciences Building Allen Dining Hall Jazzman's Cafe
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Old Town Walking Mall
Apple Blossom Mall (5-minute walk)
Alamo Cinema & Drafthouse
Washington's Office / Museum
Belle Grove Plantation
Glen Burnie Museum; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; Jackson Headquarters, The State Arboretum of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm, Handley Library
Apple Blossom Mall (5-minute walk)
Alamo Cinema & Drafthouse
Washington's Office / Museum
Belle Grove Plantation
Glen Burnie Museum; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; Jackson Headquarters, The State Arboretum of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm, Handley Library
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
blyons@su.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Sundays through Thursdays only.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Campus shuttle, Winchester City Transit Bus, taxi service, Amtrak-Martinsburg, WV (30 min.), Hagerstown, MD Airport (45 min.), Dulles International Airport (1 hour), National Airport, Wash., DC (1 1/2 hour)
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 81, exit 313-B. Campus is almost immediately on right.
Local Accommodations
University Rates Available: Holiday Inn Express, Country Inn & Suites, Aloft Winchester, Red Roof Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott (near Health Professions Building), Wingate Inn, Fairfield Inn, George Washington Hotel (a Wyndham Historic Hotel), Hampton Inn, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Sleep Inn & Suites. Near Scholar Plaza-Loudoun: SpringHill Suite by Marriott. Near Inova Center for Personal Health: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,225
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.53
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
467
with Terminal Degree
278
293
Women
174
Men
45
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Majors
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
-
EDUCATION.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Sociology.
-
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious/Sacred Music.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
Dance, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Musical Theatre.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Carl Tanner
Operatic Tenor
Kate Flannery, 1986
Actress, plays Meredith Palmer (2005 to present) in the television comedy,
Carter Beauford
Founding Member of the Dave Matthews Band
Chris Collins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
J. Robert Spencer
Tony Award nominated actor, independent film director, producer and writer.
Harold Perrineau
Actor known for roles in television series Lost, The Matrix, Goliath
Richard Zadou
Composer
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,589
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,271
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,431
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$41,587
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$18,255
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$31,890
Required Fees
$1,280
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,350
Transportation for Commuters
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,570
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,034
Foreign Countries Represented
28
Demographics
3.17%
Asian
10.24%
Black
6.43%
Hispanic
59.45%
Caucasian
16.07%
Unknown
2.42%
International
60% female
40% male
40% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
47%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
91%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Learning Resources and Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Holli Phillips
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
105
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
25% participate in intramural sports
22% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hornets)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Hornets)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Transgender Task Force: Campuswide task force that is implementing best practices on campus for serving transgender and gender non-conforming students.
The ?Q? in Question: The ?Q? in Question is a four-week series discussion about Christianity, sexual orientation, and gender identity that takes place at the home of Worship Arts Coordinator DeLyn Celec. (hosted through Spiritual Life)
Safe Zone Workshops: Safe Zone at Shenandoah University is a network of people who seek to affirm and support sexual and gender diversity. Safe Zone members are working to create a community that understands and honors the value of each unique individual. This includes a 2-hour training where participants are given stickers to display that indicates they are Safe Zone members.
Other minority-focused initiatives:
President's Representatives on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (task force examining campuswide diversity)
Men United for Excellence (group for men of color to encourage academic and personal success-comes out of the Academic Enrichment Center)
Minority Support Groups: President's Representatives on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (task force examining campuswide diversity)
Men United for Excellence (group for men of color to encourage academic and personal success-comes out of the Academic Enrichment Center)
Scholars? Latino Initiative - college students mentors high school Latino students to create access to college.
Sustainability
86/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple - Education discount on computers
Journey Education - Discount on software
