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Shenandoah University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Shenandoah University women's basketball recruiting profile. Shenandoah competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Old Dominion Athletic Conf. from Winchester, Virginia. Led by head coach Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Shenandoah University pairs a 77% acceptance rate with a 66% graduation rate and a $27,181 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,036
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
77%
State
Virginia
City
Winchester
Address
1460 University Dr

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 70% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%79%'21-2266%'22-2372%'23-2463%'24-2571%'25-26
Staff
Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft
Head Coach
(540) 665-5400·View profile
Tessa Hampton
Associate Head Coach
(540) 665-5539·View profile
Elsebeth Birman
Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 56% of D3 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
82%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$48,167
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,433
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 27% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$35,460
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$35,460
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$27,181
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 22% of D3 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$167,949
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$26,916
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (434) 319-2640

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D3Women's Soccer
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D3Women's Softball
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
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D3Men's Track & Field
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D3Women's Track & Field
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D3Men's Volleyball
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
D3Women's Volleyball
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
D3Men's Wrestling
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.

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