About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
1200 Park Rd.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
1200 Park Rd.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone
540-432-4118
Email
admiss@emu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Commons
Royals Den snack shop
Common Grounds coffeehouse
Campus Center Greeting Hall
Wood's Residence Halls, Park Woods
EMU's new and recently renovated dorms are built to LEED certified green standards. All provide comfortable community living spaces to foster social interaction and interdisciplinary study.
Royals Den snack shop
Common Grounds coffeehouse
Campus Center Greeting Hall
Wood's Residence Halls, Park Woods
EMU's new and recently renovated dorms are built to LEED certified green standards. All provide comfortable community living spaces to foster social interaction and interdisciplinary study.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Harrisonburg Crossing Shopping Center
local ethnic restaurants
Shenandoah National Park
Washington D.C.
Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Located in Virginia's scenic Shenadoah Valley, EMU is a warm and welcoming small campus with access to an array of outdoor activities, as well as big city offerings.
local ethnic restaurants
Shenandoah National Park
Washington D.C.
Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Located in Virginia's scenic Shenadoah Valley, EMU is a warm and welcoming small campus with access to an array of outdoor activities, as well as big city offerings.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:15, 10:45, 2:30
Average Length: 30 min.
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:15, 10:45, 2:30
Average Length: 30 min.
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admiss@emu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
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).
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Overview
Applicants: 1,138
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Average HS GPA: 3.52
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Blind
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
154
with Terminal Degree
90
84
Women
70
Men
13
Minority
5
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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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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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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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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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Development Economics and International Development.
Economics, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Leymah Gbowee
Nobel Peace Prize recipient, 2011
Howard Zehr
Founder, restorative justice movement
Luis Gonzalez
judge, appellate division New York Supreme Court
Erik Kratz
Catcher, Philadelphia Phillies
Joseph Martin, M.D., Ph.D.
Dean, Harvard Medical School
Madeline Bender
professional opera singer
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
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
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$41,410
Required Fees
$430
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,000
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,620
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
895
Foreign Countries Represented
20
Demographics
2.18%
Asian
11.41%
Black
10.32%
Hispanic
59.71%
Caucasian
5.70%
Unknown
5.95%
International
58% female
42% male
39% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
52%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Suburban
61/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Theme Housing
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
38
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
28% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Royals)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Royals)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: The Office of Multicultural Services provides support
as well as advising for the Black Student Union [BSU],
Latino Student Alliance [LSA] and the International
Student Organization[ISO].
https://emu.edu/studentlife/multicultural/
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
