Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University
Former names
Shenandoah Seminary (1875–1925) Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music (1925–1991) Shenandoah Conservatory (separate institution 1937–1974)
MottoThe Big Little University Rising
TypePrivate
Established1875 (1875)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$85 million (2024)
PresidentTracy Fitzsimmons
Students4,343 students (fall 2023)
Undergraduates2,590 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,753 (fall 2023)
243 doctoral degrees conferred in 2022-2023 academic year
Location,
Virginia
,
United States

39°09′58″N 78°09′29″W / 39.166°N 78.158°W / 39.166; -78.158
CampusSmall city
ColorsRed and blue    
NicknameHornets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III
Websitesu.edu
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Location in Virginia
Location in United States

Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools and colleges. Shenandoah University is one of five United Methodist Church-affiliated institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.