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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Shenandoah University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

78
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Shenandoah University?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Shenandoah accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,196 people applied and 3,232 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1895 / 2588 (73%)
Men
1334 / 1608 (83%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Shenandoah University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Shenandoah University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Shenandoah University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Shenandoah considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Shenandoah University?

3.65
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Shenandoah University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 10% of freshmen who attended Shenandoah were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
36%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
935
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Shenandoah University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification
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