Shenandoah University Graduate School

Shenandoah University (referred to as SU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Winchester, VA.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of SU is $24,646 in average. The school has 1,799 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,260 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Shenandoah University (referred to as SU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Winchester, VA.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
SU Directory Information
School NameShenandoah University (SU)
Address1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601-5195
Phone540-665-4500
Webhttps://www.su.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.su.edu/future-freshmen
Financial Infohttps://www.financial-aid.su.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of SU is $24,646 in average. The school has 1,799 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,260 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 137 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$24,646
Student Population1,799
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs137 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at SU is $24,646 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $945.
SU offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$22,680
Required Fees$1,380
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$945
SU offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Shenandoah University is $24,646. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.44% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$21,000$1,250
2019-2020$21,400$1,265
2020-2021$21,720$1,320
2021-2022$22,080$1,350
2022-2023$22,680$1,380
2023-2024$23,232$1,414
The graduate school tuition & fees of SU is expensive compared to private graduate schools in Virginia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $29,183 (public) / $17,620 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Shenandoah University$24,646
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,604$19,507
Public$15,534$29,183
Private$17,620
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,400 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at SU.
On-campus living costs are increased by 4.12% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,400. Off-campus living costs are increased by 4.12% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,370$2,600$10,370$2,600
2019-2020$10,570$2,600$10,570$2,600
2020-2021$10,810$2,600$10,810$2,600
2021-2022$11,020$2,600$11,020$2,600
2022-2023$11,230$2,600$11,230$2,600
2023-2024$11,800$2,600$11,800$2,600
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $968 at Shenandoah University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.43% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$875
2019-2020$890
2020-2021$905
2021-2022$920
2022-2023$945
2023-2024$968
The following table shows the tuition & fees for medical school at SU.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Shenandoah University
TuitionFees
Pharmacy$37,170$690

Graduate Programs at SU

Shenandoah University offers 67 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 716 students have completed their study at Shenandoah University.
Offered Degrees at Shenandoah University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree210341
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship100123
Doctor's degree - other10152
Post Bachelor's Degree28066
Post Master's Degree7034
Total670716
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Shenandoah University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery program with 18 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 92 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Pharmacy program with 152 completers.
Shenandoah University offers 67 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 716 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 341 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 152 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 66 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 34 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 17 completers$52,100
Education9$52,100
Educational Leadership and Administration--
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--
Music Teacher Education8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)10-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] --
Religious/Sacred Music--
Psychology [+] 9 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis9-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 34 completers-
Music Performance8-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Conducting--
Keyboard Instruments--
Music Pedagogy3-
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management21-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 178 completers-
Physician Assistant61-
Athletic Training/Trainer16-
Public Health16-
Music Therapy/Therapist6-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist53-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)26-
Business [+] 93 completers-
Business Administration and Management92$73,900
Organizational Leadership1-
Total341
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 13 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration13-
Music Teacher Education--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 completers-
Music Performance11-
Music Pedagogy1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 97 completers-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist13-
Physical Therapy/Therapist80-
Nursing Administration--
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)4-
Business [+] --
Organizational Leadership--
Total123
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 152 completers-
Pharmacy152-
Total152
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 13 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration13-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)7-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] --
Religious/Sacred Music--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] --
Music Performance--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Public Health2-
Music Therapy/Therapist5-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Total66
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology [+] --
Applied Behavior Analysis--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Music Performance1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] --
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)--
Total34

Graduate Student Population at SU

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,799 students enrolled into Shenandoah University graduate schools where it has total 4,260 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 864 full-time and 935 part-time graduate students. By gender, 408 male and 1,391 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7994081,391
Full-time864226638
Part-tme935182753
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 976 White (54.25%), 142 Black/African American (7.89%), 93 Hispanic (5.17%), 158 Asian (8.78%), and 430 students with other races. 24 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7994081,391
American Indian/Native American312
Asian15838120
Black/African American14238104
Hispanic932172
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander918
White976199777
Two More351025
Un-Known35988271
Non-resident Alien241212
Shenandoah University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 534 graduate students (29.68% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 300 graduate students (16.68% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,799
Enrolled Online Exclusively534
Enrolled Some Online Courses300
Not in Online Courses965
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Shenandoah University. 502 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.90% of total students), 13 students are aged below 20 (0.72%), 194 students are aged above 50 (10.78%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Shenandoah University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7994081,391
Under 1812210
Age 18-19110
Age 20-2148939
Age 22-24454101353
Age 25-29477103374
Age 30-3419949150
Age 35-3914735112
Age 40-4926562203
Age 50-6418540145
Over 64963
Age Un-Known202

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