by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,267 undergraduates in 2020, Shenandoah is a small, private university located in Winchester, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Shenandoah offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Shenandoah can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Shenandoah Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Shenandoah. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Shenandoah Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Shenandoah does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Shenandoah Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Shenandoah for Veterans Guide.
Shenandoah offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Shenandoah has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,267 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,097 (92.5%). Part-time attendance was 170 (7.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,097 | 170 | 2,267 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Shenandoah is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Shenandoah #1067 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Shenandoah by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Shenandoah Diversity Guide.
Shenandoah has a total of 393 student athletes, 255 men and 138 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,932,909 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,932,909 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Shenandoah University Athletics