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Eastern Mennonite University

#57 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 332 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Eastern Mennonite is an above-average private, Christian university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 942 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Eastern Mennonite acceptance rate is 54%. Popular majors include Nursing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Biology. Graduating 63% of students, Eastern Mennonite alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,400.
    About Eastern Mennonite University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference
    Address
    1200 Park Rd
    Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    Website
    emu.edu

    Eastern Mennonite University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    54%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    990-1170
    ACT Range
    20-28
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,952/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,281/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.22 responses
    92%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.24 responses
    67%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.24 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      175 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      24 Graduates
    • Biology
      15 Graduates
    • Business
      14 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      14 Graduates
    • Organizational Behavior Studies
      12 Graduates
    • Psychology
      10 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      9 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      8 Graduates
    • History
      8 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    942Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    156
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    31%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Willingness to work hard
      91%
    • Exclusive
      9%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    85%
    Poll
    96%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.24 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.32 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 18 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      44%
    • Like no other
      33%
    • Only great if you are Mennonite
      17%
    • Flexible and accomodating
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    63%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.15 responses
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    Eastern Mennonite University Reviews

    332 reviews
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    Classes were fun and I learned a lot especially from having very good professors who actually cared about their students academics. They always worked with me and were motivated and not at all hesitant with me. This may seem unusual for most people but I only did well in a big class whereas small classes, I really needed tutoring. Tutors at the Academic Support Center really helped me and I eventually had the chance to become friends with them.
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    My experience with EMU's staff and professors has been nothing less than wonderful. Every one of them that I have had contact with is understanding and compassionate and genuinely wants to see their students succeed. In addition to this, the housing staff I have experienced are genuinely caring and in tune with what is going on on their campus. It has its flaws but I love this school and the people within it.
    EMU prides itself with being small and community-based, and I have been a benefactor of this community. EMU feels like a second home, with professors who take time to listen, share advice, laugh, drink coffee, and sit in questions with you. I hope to see more students take advantage of this gift in the coming years.