Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 916
Graduate Enrollment: 384
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Mennonite Church
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.23%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.3%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.2%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.2%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,686
In-State tuition: $39,990Out-of-State tuition: $39,990
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,610 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,610 (2022)
Average Family Income: $78,732 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,190 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,813 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $263 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,176 |
| $30k-48k | $17,181 |
| $48k-75k | $19,385 |
| $75k-110k | $22,314 |
| $110k+ | $29,072 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 55%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,813 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,770 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,846 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 85.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 87.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 63.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 68.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,679 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,005 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 21 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Homeland Security. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 15 | $583 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 135 | $28,979 | $228 | $64,024 ($5,335) | $73,924 ($6,160) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 25 | $18,555 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 22 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $44,768 ($3,731) | $43,490 ($3,624) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Dispute Resolution. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dispute Resolution. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $27,125 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,577Full time faculty: 96%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $32,765,796 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $42,404,887 (2022)