Shenandoah University GPA (3.73) & Acceptance Rate (77%)

Q: What GPA do most Shenandoah University students have?

68.5% of Shenandoah University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (35.8%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What percent of applicants does Shenandoah University accept?

Shenandoah University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,232 of 4,200 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.73, as reported by the college for 2024–25

Average net price: $26,400 a year (2022–23)

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Shenandoah University average GPA

Shenandoah University reported an average high school GPA of 3.73 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	35.8%
3.75–3.99	18.7%
3.50–3.74	14.1%
3.25–3.49	11.7%
3.00–3.24	8.7%
2.50–2.99	8.3%
2.00–2.49	2.6%
1.00–1.99	0.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Shenandoah University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Shenandoah University acceptance rate

Shenandoah University admitted 3,232 of 4,200 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Winchester, Virginia, with 2,641 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Shenandoah University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Shenandoah University's admissions office before you apply.

Shenandoah University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Shenandoah University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,400 a year at Shenandoah University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Shenandoah University?

It would be within the usual range there: 31.5% of Shenandoah University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Does Shenandoah University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Shenandoah University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Shenandoah University?

Shenandoah University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.73, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How important is GPA for getting into Shenandoah University?

A lot: Shenandoah University requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do most Shenandoah University students have?

68.5% of Shenandoah University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (35.8%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How hard is it to get into Shenandoah University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Shenandoah University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Shenandoah University accept?

Shenandoah University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,232 of 4,200 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Shenandoah University accept AP credit?

Yes. Shenandoah University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Shenandoah University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,400 a year at Shenandoah University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Shenandoah University consider legacy status?

No. Shenandoah University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Shenandoah University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Shenandoah UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Shenandoah University Common Data Set 2024–25Shenandoah University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.

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