Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · Private four-year · City: Small
863undergraduates
100%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$24,710average net price per year
47%graduate in 6 years
76%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,179
- Admitted
- 1,176
- Admit rate
- 100%
- Admit rate, women
- 100%
- Admit rate, men
- 100%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 16%
- First-year students
- 187
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
30 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (56 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Organizational Behavior Studies Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Associate (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Social sciences (3)
- Development Economics and International Development Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Social Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Education (1)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Business Analytics Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Bachelor's (1 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (22)
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Post-bachelor's certificate
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Post-bachelor's certificate
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Post-bachelor's certificate
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nursing Administration Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Post-bachelor's certificate
- Dispute Resolution Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Master's
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Master's
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Post-bachelor's certificate
- Organizational Leadership Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Christian Studies Post-bachelor's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $41,860
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,620
- Books and supplies
- $1,100
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,920
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $58,500
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $58,500
- Total cost living at home
- $46,500
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $16,418 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,081 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,592 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $26,047 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,526 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 95%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $30,242
- Got a grant from the college
- 95%
- Average grant from the college
- $24,510
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 27%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 61%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,785
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 34%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 46%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 56%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 47%
- Transferred to another college
- 37%
- Came back for year two
- 76%
| Pell grant students | 34% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 52% |
| Neither | 57% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 100 | 50% |
| Men | 89 | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 7 | 57% (small group) |
| Black | 25 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 22% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 124 | 54% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 57% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 5 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 264 | 55% | 25% |
| Started here, part-time | 2 | 0% (small group) | 50% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 213 | 81% | 14% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 57 | 47% | 47% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,292
- Undergraduates
- 863
- Full-time undergraduates
- 773
- Part-time undergraduates
- 90
- Graduate students
- 429
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 70%
- From out of state
- 27%
- From other countries
- 4%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 5%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 3%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 10%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 58% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 6% |
| International | 5% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802-2462
- County
- Harrisonburg City
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Mennonite Church
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.