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Eastern Mennonite University (EMU)

Black Pinpoint 1200 Park Rd | Harrisonburg, VA | 22802

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,138
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Average HS GPA
3.52

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Blind

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$41,410
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
5000
On-Campus Room and Board
12620
Approximate Expenses per year
$60,130

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
10 : 1
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Total Faculty
154
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Terminal Degree
90

Gender

Women
84
Men
70
Minority
13
International
5

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

58% female42% male

Out of State

39% are out
of state
61% are
in-state

Students

87% are
full time
13% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
895
Foreign Countries Represented
20

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.12%
Asian
2.18%
Black
11.41%
Hispanic
10.32%
Caucasian
59.71%
Unknown
5.70%
International
5.95%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
52%
First-Year Students
77%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Office of Admissions 1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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540-432-4118

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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540-432-4118

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9:15, 10:45, 2:30
Average Length:
30 min.

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport near Weyers Cave, VA - about 20 miles from Eastern Mennonite University; 20-minute drive. Dulles International Airport is 120 miles from EMU; two-hour drive. Greyhound bus service is available in Harrisonburg.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Richmond, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Staunton, Tidewater: I-81 north to exit 245 the Port Republic Road exit. Turn left on to Port Republic Road. Go one mile to Route 42. At the stop light turn right on Rt 42, follow Rt 42 north for two miles and turn left on to Mt. Clinton Pike. Continue 1/2 mile to EMU sign. Campus is on right. From Winchester, Washington D.C., Maryland and Pennsylvania: I-81 south to exit 251. Turn left at stop sign. Take Rt 11 South. Go approximately 2 miles to stop light. Turn right onto Mt. Clinton Pike. Continue approximately 2 miles to Rt 42. At traffic light (Mt. Clinton/Rt 42 intersection) continue for 1/2 mile to EMU sign. Campus is on the right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Four Points Sheraton (Exit 247 off I-81, Rt. 33, 1400 East Market St., 3.25 miles from EMU; 540-433-2521), Hampton Inn (Exit 247 off I-81, Rt 33 E. Univ. Blvd, 3.5 miles from EMU; 540-432-1111), Comfort Inn (Exit 247 off I-81, 3 1/4 miles form EMU; 540-433-6066), Courtyard by Marriott (Exit 247 off I-81, Rt 33E Univ. Blvd. 3 1/2 miles; 540-432-3031), Days Inn (Exit 245 off I-81, 4 miles form EMU; 540-433-9353), Motel 6 (Exit 247 off I-81, US 33E, 3.25 miles from EMU; 540-433-6939), By the Side of the Road Bed and Breakfast (Exit 251 off I-81, 2.5 miles from EMU; 540-801-0430).


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
28%

Men's Sports (Royals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Royals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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International Student
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
38
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,924
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,069
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,821
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$38,294
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,500
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Health Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Writing, General.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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14 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
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15 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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16 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Development Economics and International Development.
  • Economics, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Music, General.

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