Shenandoah University Graduate Schools

Shenandoah University (referred to as SU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Winchester, VA. Shenandoah University is a historically black school. Shenandoah University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Shenandoah University is $24,060 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. Shenandoah University is a historically black school. Shenandoah University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
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 at Shenandoah University is $24,060 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$24,060
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 Shenandoah University is $24,060 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $945.
Shenandoah University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Shenandoah University 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 $24,060. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.69% 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
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 $19,532 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $28,181 (public) / $17,064 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Shenandoah University$24,060
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,467$18,916
Public$15,005$28,181
Private$17,064
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,830 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Shenandoah University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.54% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,830. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.54% 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
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $945 at Shenandoah University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.72% 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
Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Shenandoah University.
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 Administration0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Music Teacher Education8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)10-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Religious/Sacred Music0-
Psychology [+] 9 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis9-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 34 completers-
Music Performance8-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Conducting0-
Keyboard Instruments0-
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 Education0-
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 Administration0-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)4-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Organizational Leadership0-
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
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Information Science/Studies0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4-
Education [+] 30 completers-
Multicultural Education0-
Educational Leadership and Administration13-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented4-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs1-
Elementary Education and Teaching5-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching1-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1-
Reading Teacher Education5-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)7-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Religious/Sacred Music0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music Performance0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Health and Wellness1-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator0-
Public Health2-
Music Therapy/Therapist5-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)12-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Digital Marketing3-
Total66
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Music Performance1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 33 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing3-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery18-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing12-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)0-
Total34

Graduate Student Population at SU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,871 students enrolled into Shenandoah University graduate schools where it has total 4,260 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 919 full-time and 952 part-time graduate students. By gender, 417 male and 1,454 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
Total1,8714171,454
Full-time919216703
Part-tme952201751
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 882 White (47.14%), 140 Black/African American (7.48%), 83 Hispanic (4.44%), 146 Asian (7.80%), and 620 students with other races. 28 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8714171,454
American Indian/Native American514
Asian14631115
Black/African American1404496
Hispanic831766
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander707
White882179703
Two More593920
Un-Known52193428
Non-resident Alien281315
Shenandoah University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 651 graduate students (34.79% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 295 graduate students (15.77% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,871
Enrolled Online Exclusively651
Enrolled Some Online Courses295
Not in Online Courses925
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Shenandoah University. 487 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.03% of total students), 19 students are aged below 20 (1.02%), 190 students are aged above 50 (10.15%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Shenandoah University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8714171,454
Under 1817116
Age 18-19211
Age 20-2136729
Age 22-2445183368
Age 25-29516112404
Age 30-3423559176
Age 35-3915444110
Age 40-4926964205
Age 50-6418341142
Over 64752
Age Un-Known101

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