Shenandoah University
- Private
Shenandoah University: international tuition 36,950 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,928 USD, acceptance rate 77%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
First-year international undergraduates, including Vietnamese students, are automatically considered for merit scholarships at admission with no separate application, but these do not cover full tuition. The pages do not say whether need-based aid is available to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 77% of applicants (3,232 of 4,200). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,928 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/1. You apply through SU Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Shenandoah University?
International tuition is 36,950 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,928 USD.
Does Shenandoah University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international undergraduates, including Vietnamese students, are automatically considered for merit scholarships at admission with no separate application, but these do not cover full tuition. The pages do not say whether need-based aid is available to international students.
What English scores does Shenandoah University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Shenandoah University?
The acceptance rate is 77%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Luvr0man2025Campus tour
- Shenandoah University2025Official
- Shenandoah University2024Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear: the quoted sentence was not found verbatim on the source page.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages say nothing about whether the school considers international applicants' ability to pay when making admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. The aid pages only describe the FAFSA, which is for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens.
Scholarships at this school
Shenandoah University merit-based scholarships (international undergraduates)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: Amount not stated; the sheet says scholarships will not cover the entire cost of tuition
The international student sheet states that all international undergraduates are eligible for merit-based scholarships.
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript is needed; non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member.Required
- SATACTNot required
- Teacher recommendationiLetters of recommendation are listed among optional items.Optional
- Counselor recommendationOptional
- EssaysOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Supplementary applicationiThe high school activities résumé appears under the optional items list.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
54 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data