SU Description

Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

Shenandoah promotes the welfare of the whole person by fostering a nurturing environment in which students learn, grow and flourish. We offer small classes, personalized attention, and a curriculum that merges liberal arts and professional preparation. Our experienced, highly qualified faculty assists students in becoming critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

Our students go on to enter graduate schools or find fulfilling positions in the workplace. They succeed because we give them the knowledge, tools and support they need.

Life at Shenandoah University is defined by a close-knit, caring community and abundant opportunities for leadership, service and fun. We offer a variety of activities as diverse as our student body. Spirituality, the arts, service to others - all have a place in campus life. In just four years, the friends you make, the memories you take, the person you become - all will reflect your exciting and active SU experience.

It takes the right mix of philosophies, academic programs and paths to create a "Yes, You Can" environment. With six schools offering nearly 90 programs of study, you can build your future foundation at Shenandoah University. That's why we believe, "If you can dream it, you can do it at Shenandoah University...Yes, You Can."

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Hornets

Nickname

SU

Website

www.su.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$25,450

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,450

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,624

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SU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,720
Freshman Class
402
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,624

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
47%
Graduate
53%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
64%
Out-of-State
36%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
61%
Latino
2%
Other
24%

Students State Origin

Virginia
64%
Maryland
16%
Pennsylvania
5%
New York
2%
New Jersey
1%
Other
12%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%