Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, stands as a beacon of faith-based education and holistic personal development. Rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, EMU emphasizes peacebuilding, community engagement, and sustainability.

1,292

Students

100%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

863

Classification

University

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Protestant

Website

emu.edu

At EMU, students are encouraged to broaden their horizons both academically and spiritually within a nurturing and diverse environment. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs designed to foster critical thinking, ethical leadership, and a compassionate worldview. With a strong commitment to service and social justice, EMU integrates experiential learning opportunities like internships, study abroad programs, and community service into its curriculum. The scenic campus, nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, provides a serene setting for intellectual and personal growth, encouraging students to explore their values and develop a meaningful life purpose.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Eastern Mennonite University?

100% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

Unknown

Testing

Test Blind

Average High School GPA

Unknown

Application Deadlines

Early Decision / Early Action?

No

The most important factors Eastern Mennonite University considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Application Essay
•Character/Personal Qualities

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Eastern Mennonite University.

$ 57,660

Overall list price

$ 24,710

Average net price

$ 32,385

Merit Price™

Very Generous

Merit Meter™

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Eastern Mennonite University?

Town

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Very Cloudy

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Eastern Mennonite University.

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

34%

4-year grad rate

47%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Eastern Mennonite are:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Organizational Behavior Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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Demographics

Who attends Eastern Mennonite University?

33

States represented

34

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,292

Women

57%

Men

43%

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Housing

What's it like living at Eastern Mennonite University?

$12,620

Room & Board

0.5

Housing units / student

56

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

How much does Eastern Mennonite University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $57,660 to attend Eastern Mennonite.

How many people attend Eastern Mennonite University?

1,292 people attend Eastern Mennonite. 863 are undergraduate students and 429 are graduate students.

Where is Eastern Mennonite University located?

Eastern Mennonite University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is in a Town environment.

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