About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Ms. Jean Swartz
Executive Director of Admissions Operations
Executive Director of Admissions Operations
Address
Office of Admissions
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-5195
Phone
540.665.4581
Email
admit@su.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Brandt Student Center
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
James R. Aikens, Jr. Athletic & Events Center
Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library
Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall
Cecil Pruitt, Jr. Health and Life Sciences Building Allen Dining Hall Jazzman's Cafe
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
James R. Aikens, Jr. Athletic & Events Center
Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library
Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall
Cecil Pruitt, Jr. Health and Life Sciences Building Allen Dining Hall Jazzman's Cafe
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Old Town Walking Mall
Apple Blossom Mall (5-minute walk)
Alamo Cinema & Drafthouse
Washington's Office / Museum
Belle Grove Plantation
Glen Burnie Museum; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; Jackson Headquarters, The State Arboretum of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm, Handley Library, Abram's Delight
Apple Blossom Mall (5-minute walk)
Alamo Cinema & Drafthouse
Washington's Office / Museum
Belle Grove Plantation
Glen Burnie Museum; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; Jackson Headquarters, The State Arboretum of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm, Handley Library, Abram's Delight
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
5
9 am - 5 pm
540.665.4581
9 am - 5 pm
540.665.4581
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Select dates throughout the year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://suhornets.com/sports/2019/6/28/frontrush-recruiting-forms.aspx
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Sundays through Thursdays only.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Campus shuttle, Winchester City Transit Bus, taxi service, Amtrak-Martinsburg, WV (30 min.), Hagerstown, MD Airport (45 min.), Dulles International Airport (1 hour), National Airport, Wash., DC (1 1/2 hour)
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 81, exit 313-B. Campus is almost immediately on right.
Local Accommodations
University Rates Available: Holiday Inn Express, Country Inn & Suites, Aloft Winchester, Red Roof Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott (near Health Professions Building), Wingate Inn, Fairfield Inn, George Washington Hotel (a Wyndham Historic Hotel), Hampton Inn, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Sleep Inn & Suites. Near Scholar Plaza-Loudoun: SpringHill Suite by Marriott. Near Inova Center for Personal Health: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,763
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.71
GPA Breakdown
37%
4.0
19%
3.75 - 3.99
12%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1125 - 122
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 30
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Blind
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
454
with Terminal Degree
291
Women
163
Men
73
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
Dance, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Musical Theatre.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Carl Tanner
Operatic Tenor
Kate Flannery, 1986
Actress, plays Meredith Palmer (2005 to present) in the television comedy,
Carter Beauford
Founding Member of the Dave Matthews Band
Chris Collins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
J. Robert Spencer
Tony Award nominated actor, independent film director, producer and writer.
Harold Perrineau
Actor known for roles in television series Lost, The Matrix, Goliath
Richard Zadou
Composer
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Oct 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,733
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,464
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,291
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
70%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$46,959
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$18,255
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,460
Required Fees
$1,470
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$980
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,390
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,590
Foreign Countries Represented
10
Demographics
3.57%
Asian
8.79%
Black
11.00%
Hispanic
60.46%
Caucasian
11.85%
Unknown
60% female
40% male
60% are out of state
79% are full time
21% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
53%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Suburban
98/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Learning Resources and Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Ms. Holli Phillips
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
122
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
16% participate in intramural sports
19% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hornets)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Hornets)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Health
Womens Center
Sustainability
88/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple - Education discount on computers
Journey Education - Discount on software
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
