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Eastern Mennonite University
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  • 4 Year
  • HARRISONBURG, VA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

About

1200 PARK RD
HARRISONBURG, VA 22802
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
From Eastern Mennonite University

More than ever, the world needs people who can work together. At EMU, you can become a unifying leader where your experiences and skills are valued contributions. Set yourself apart wherever you go and whatever you do. Grow through rigorous academic programs and excel in challenging internships. Find your place and your career at EMU at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Together, we can accomplish great things.

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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

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Range
1040-1590
ACT Range
25-34
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$23,936 / 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
$29,014 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 22 responses
93%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 27 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 27 responses

Majors

Engineering at EMU

academic spotlight

Find your engineering gift to the world in small classes where professors invest time in you and mentor you personally. Gain marketable skills through academic rigor. Prepare to serve the common good. Adventure into sustainability. Step boldly into intercultural study.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    12%
  • On Campus
    82%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
824 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
134
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
34%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Willingness to work hard
    79%
  • Friendly
    14%
  • Exclusive
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
83%
Poll
96%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 35 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 21 responses
  • Friendly
    48%
  • Like no other
    29%
  • Only great if you are Mennonite
    14%
  • Flexible and accomodating
    10%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
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

Eastern Mennonite University Reviews

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