Shenandoah University

Four or more years, Private not-for-profit • Winchester, VA

Overall Rating

3.6

12 Reviews

58%

Division and Conference

NCAA DIII • Old Dominion Athletic Conf. | ODAC

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3.6 Coach & Staff Rating

12 Reviews

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1460 University Dr

Winchester, VA, 22601-5195

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Location

City: Small

Size

1,000 - 4,999

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Master's Degree

Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Doctoral Degree

First Professional Degree

Students per Full Time Faculty

11: 1

Religious Affiliation

United Methodist

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

2,616

Standardized Testing Policy

Neither required nor recommended

GPA Range of Accepted High School Students info icon

28.60%

4.0

18.70%

3.99

17.70%

3.75

12.60%

3.5

8.40%

3.25

11.70%

3.0

2.30%

2.5

2.0

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,490

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,490

Median Debt after Graduation

$19,500

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$21,750

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$19,000

Yearly income $75,000+

$18,992

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$41,830

4-Yr after Graduation

$55,524

Employment Rate

97.6 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

1,313

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$45,571

History. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,401

Religion/Religious Studies. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

3,802

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

1,312

Religious/Sacred Music. - Bachelor's Degree

3,905

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Bachelor's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$40,636

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$51,981

Public Health. - Bachelor's Degree

5,122

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. - Bachelor's Degree

5,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$16,642

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$31,336

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Chemistry. - Bachelor's Degree

4,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

2,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$24,661

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,928

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,207

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,138

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$67,495

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$70,543

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,109

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$77,401

Dance. - Bachelor's Degree

5,003

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Bachelor's Degree

4,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,578

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$48,787

Theological and Ministerial Studies. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

3,906

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Bachelor's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$41,567

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$34,650

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$53,262

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business/Managerial Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

5,206

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,123

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Music. - Bachelor's Degree

5,009

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$27,773

Sociology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,511

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,388

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$47,605

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

79%

Transfer Rate

21 %

Recent Ratings

Women's Basketball

Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Selfish Coach That Ruined Basketball For Me

Date: October 20, 2025

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

"If you're not on her "like" list, you're not important to her. She doesn't care about you, she only cares about herself and her image. She'll make you feel poorly for every mistake you make if she doesn't like you but excuse starters or those she likes for the exact same mistakes. She only develops players that are in her 6 player game rotation, if you're not in that group you will not get better or grow. During practice, starters are allowed to go half speed and make mistakes because they already play in games. If you're second string, even if you're outplaying the first string players in practice you won't get playing time because she's unwilling to change what's comfortable for her even when it results in losses. She also is awful when it comes to mental health support and understanding. She made me hate basketball after loving it for 16 years and destroyed my passion in the process. "

Men's Wrestling

Tim McGuire

Men's Wrestling Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Ineffective And Emotional

Date: January 15, 2024

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

2.0

"stuck in the 70’s, cares about the wrong things, everyone wants to quit or does quit."

Men's Baseball

Kevin Anderson

Men's Baseball Head Coach / Assistant A.D.

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Great Coach And Leader, Cares About His Players

Date: May 26, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Old School Mentality

"My son learned a lot about baseball and life playing for Coach A. "

Men's Soccer

Lucas Turney

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Date: August 16, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Great Leader Intense Dedicated To Players Responsive Great Communicator

"If you're looking for a coach that will give you everything he has to offer in making you a better player, but most importantly a person, then Coach Turney is your guy. Only being able to select 5 tags is a disservice to all of the qualities that make him up as a person and coach. He values building authentic relationship with his players and pushing them to be their best on and off the field through quality communication and leading by example. Coach Turney elevates those around him in the most positive way and the University of Mary Washington mens soccer program is extremely fortunate to have arguably one of their most influential alma maters amongst their coaching staff. "

Men's Soccer

Lucas Turney

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Great Coach

Date: July 31, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Great Leader Intense Dedicated To Players Responsive Great Communicator

"As a young coach looking to grow his pedigree he worked really well at Shenandoah. Now coming back to help out at his alma mater UMW shows he's taking a step up and ready to move his career to the next level. Huge fan of Coach Turney as a coach and a person."

Women's Field Hockey

Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft

Women's Field Hockey Head Coach / SWA

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Best Coach Ever

Date: July 27, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"She is like a mom to the players. We all love her and can’t imagine life without her "

Men's Soccer

Zack MacDougall

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Great Assistant Who Will Make A Great Head Coach

Date: July 26, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

Tags

Honest Knowledgeable Great Leader Responsive

"I was recruited by Coach MacDougall back when he was an assistant at Mary Washington. He was an excellent recruiter and clearly was knowledgeable about the game. He was responsive, respectful and sold the school in a non-pushy way. He will make a great head coach and I suggest you snap up the chance to work with him."

Men's Soccer

Lucas Turney

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

High Quality Leader With Knowledge Of The Game

Date: July 26, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Great Leader Intense Dedicated To Players Responsive Great Communicator

"Coach Turney was an incredible leader as a player and that translated into his role as a coach. After playing under him my freshman year his ability to lead and inspire others in unmatched. Would definitely recommend working with him if you get the chance."

Men's Soccer

Lucas Turney

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Turney Is An Impeccable Leader With An Intensity For The Game That Is Unmatched.

Date: July 18, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Great Leader Intense Dedicated To Players Responsive Great Communicator

"Turney was my team captain during his time as a player, and the leadership he impressed upon my teammates and I was unforgettable. His unfailing dedication to the team inspired everyone. "

Women's Basketball

Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Date: January 30, 2020

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

Intense Accessible Cool Poor Communication

Women's Softball

Marlena Kotynski

Women's Softball Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Date: April 4, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Cool Intense

Women's Softball

Courtney Moyer

Women's Softball Head Coach

Shenandoah University

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

Daddy Ball In The Form Of College Softball.

Date: July 17, 2023

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Direct Fitness Is Important Old School Mentality

"She only cares about a select few players who have gained her "respect" through becoming her friend and trying to make her like them. She does not care about her athletes' mental health, and claims to only play athletes who can produce wins, but based on the programs' record during her tenure, that is clearly false. She only cares about the few players she likes."

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