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Shenandoah University, commonly referred to as SU, is located in Winchester, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1875 and was originally known as the Shenandoah Seminary. The students are offered degree programs through the following schools and colleges:
- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business
- School of Education and Human Development
- School of Health Professions
- Shenandoah Conservatory
Shenandoah University supports a large number of student clubs and organizations including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Alpha Lambda Delta, International Students Association, Midnight Blue Crew, and College Democrats. The athletics department fields men's teams in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and tennis, and women’s teams in softball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1460 University Dr
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
USA
Main Tel: (540) 665-4500
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Shenandoah University HighlightsWhere Shenandoah University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in music, drama and performing arts, and medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 368 | 33 | | Master | 229 | 14 | | First-professional degree | 124 | 1 | | Doctorale | 54 | 4 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 29 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 7 | | Associate | 2 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Shenandoah University was 3,393 in 2007 (2,696 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 35% of enrolled students, graduate students are 56%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 9%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,340 | | Room and board | $ 7,550 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid: Shenandoah University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 185 |
Housing and MealsShenandoah University provides on-campus housing for 781 of its 2,696 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Shenandoah University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Shenandoah University is in the USA South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
Shenandoah University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 86% | | Women | 91% | | All | 88% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-560 | | Math | 440-560 | | Writing | 440-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (14 awarded) - Arts Management
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (61 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (42 awarded) - Acting
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (171 awarded) - Computer Teacher Education
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (25 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDIA (12 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (49 awarded) - Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (124 awarded) - Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC (51 awarded) - Conducting
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (112 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (28 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) - Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (32 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (65 awarded) - Educational Psychology
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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