Shenandoah University's published cost of attendance is $51,928. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,356, middle-income families pay around $26,635, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,591.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,928 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,950 |
| Room and Board | $12,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,630 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,298 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,356 |
| $30–48k | $26,715 |
| $48–75k | $26,635 |
| $75–110k | $30,332 |
| $110k+ | $33,591 |
Shenandoah University's published cost of attendance is $51,928. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,356, middle-income families pay around $26,635, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,591. Azimuth ranks Shenandoah University #1261 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Shenandoah University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The university's aid structure is need-based, with aid packages determined through the FAFSA. Families should review the institution's financial aid page for current aid policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $46,387; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,784, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Shenandoah University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,784, placing Shenandoah University in the 70.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,789 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Shenandoah University in the 45.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Shenandoah University #662 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Shenandoah University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 144 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $91,096, which is 1.0x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Business Administration program graduates 59 students with median 4-year earnings of $66,673, representing 1.0x the benchmark. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences and Biology, General follow with 40 and 37 graduates respectively, earning $54,490 and $66,070 four years after enrollment. This program-level strength in health professions — the institution's dominant family — drives consistent outcomes across a career-focused portfolio.
