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It takes the right mix of philosophies and academic programs to create a "Yes, You Can" environment. With 6 schools offering nearly 90 programs of study, you can build your future foundation at SU.
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- Mission
- The main campus of the university is adjacent to Interstate 81 in the City of Winchester, Virginia in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The university's physical plant consists of 42 buildings including eight residence halls (805 beds), two leased facilities on the campus of the Winchester Medical Center, and another leased facility on the Northern Virginia campus in Leesburg, Virginia, approximately 45 miles east of Winchester. Shenandoah University is comprised of 6 academic schools or colleges: (1) the School of Health Professions offering baccalaureate, master's degree, post-master's certificates and the doctoral degree; (2) the Harry F. Byrd, Jr., School of Business offering certificate programs, baccalaureate and master's degrees; (3) the College of Arts and Sciences offering baccalaureate degrees; (4) Shenandoah Conservatory offering certificate programs, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees; (5) the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy offering doctoral degrees, and (6) the School of Education and Human Development offering certificates, master's and doctoral degrees. The university offers 43 undergraduate and 29 graduate degree programs plus undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate certificates. Doctoral degrees are granted in seven different areas. Shenandoah University, a "Yes You Can" University, prepares 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 distinguishes itself by providing opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills in a collaborative, personalized environment that intertwines professional and liberal learning. A Shenandoah education incorporates scholarship, experiential learning and sophisticated technologies, as well as practical wisdom. Six core values provide a foundation for the decisions the university makes and the programs it offers. They include 1)the development of an enduring passion for learning, 2)commitment to self-reflection and personal development, 3) respect for diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives, 4)celebration of creative performance, expression, teaching and discovery, 5)cultivation of leadership to advance positive change and growth, and 6)dedication to citizenship, professional service and global outreach.
- General Information
- Not Selective, Small School, Protestant Affiliation, Large Town, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - High, Any Cost, Reader Service for the Blind, Handicapped Student Services, Note taking Services, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Accelerated Study, Campus Publications, Dormitories, Foreign Student Organizations, Honor Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Low
- Campus Description
- 70-acre campus in Winchester, 72 miles from Washington, D.C.; branch campus in Leesburg. Served by bus; major airport serves Fairfax (45 miles); train serves Martinsburg, W.Va. (25 miles). School operates transportation to nearby churches, airport, and health facilities.
- Other Admission Requirements
- GED accepted, TOEFL test ONLY required, SAT/ACT tests NOT required, Advance deposit NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required, Separate application form NOT required
- Payment Accepted
- Check, Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Cash, MasterCard, Visa
- School Type
- Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation), 4-year or above
- Costs
- 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $25,080
- Parking Availability
- Visitors Parking, Parking Garage
- Highest Degree Offered
- Doctoral and first-professional
- Campus Setting
- Located in a regional city
- Features
- continuing education
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Type
- College/University
- Level
- Four Year School
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Coed Status
- Men and Women
- Enrollment Concentration
- Traditional
- Highest Offering
- Doctorates
- City Type
- Small City
- Selectivity
- selective
- Setting
- suburban
- Academic Calendar
- Semester
- Campus Size
- 70 acres
- Control
- Private
- Application Deadline
- rolling
- Institutional Control
- Private
- Instate Tuition Fees For Grad 1 Yr
- $15360
- Instate Tuition For Undergrad For 1 Yr
- $22740
- Graduate In State Tuition
- 10080
- Graduate Out Of State Tuition
- 10080
- Undergraduate In State Tuition
- 18310
- Undergraduate Out Of State Tuition
- 21090
- On Campus Room And Board Charges
- $8350
- Percentage Of Students Admitted
- 89.57
- Year Founded
- 1875
- Accredited
- true
- Additional Fees
- 4000
- Books Cost (estimate)
- 1000
- Graduate Enrollment
- 1500
- Typical Room And Board
- 7220
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1500
- Founded In
- 1875
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Grad
- $670
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Undergrad
- $670
- Total Number Of Admissions
- 1125
- Total Number Of Applicants
- 1256
- Undergraduate Application Fee
- $30
- Handicap Accessible
- Yes
- Graduate Number Of Females
- 750
- Graduate Number Of Males
- 750
- International Enrollment
- 140
- Undergraduate Number Of Females
- 750
- Undergraduate Number Of Males
- 750
- Graduate Application Fee
- $30
- International Application Fee
- $30
- Application Fee
- $30
- Percent Out Of State Students
- 43
- Percent African American
- 6
- Percent Asian
- 2
- Percent Hispanic
- 2
- Percent Native American
- 1
- Mailing Address Available Only
- N
- Web Site
- http://www.su.edu/
