Shenandoah University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Shenandoah University is a private university with an acceptance rate of 74%. Located in Winchester, Virginia about 75 miles from Washington D.C., Shenandoah University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Undergraduates can choose from 43 majors, and the school has broad strengths ranging from the arts to professional programs. Academics are supported by a 10-to-1 student / faculty ratio, On the athletic front, the Shenandoah Hornets compete in the NCAA Division III Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to Shenandoah University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Shenandoah University had an acceptance rate of 74%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 74 students were admitted, making Shenandoah's admissions process somewhat competitive.

Shenandoah University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 89% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Shenandoah University's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Shenandoah scored between 510 and 610, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 610. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 490 and 590, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1300 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Shenandoah University.

Shenandoah University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Shenandoah participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

Shenandoah University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Shenandoah's admitted students fall within the bottom 40% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Shenandoah University received a composite ACT score between 18 and 26, while 25% scored above 26 and 25% scored below 18.

Shenandoah does not require the ACT writing section. Note that Shenandoah University superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Shenandoah University's incoming freshmen class was 3.53, and over 53% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Shenandoah University have primarily high B grades.

Shenandoah University, which accepts nearly three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions process. However, Shenandoah also has a holistic admissions process and admissions decisions are based on more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Note that applicants to the Shenandoah Conservatory have additional requirements including auditions, portfolio reviews, and interviews. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Shenandoah University's average range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Shenandoah University Undergraduate Admissions Office.