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Harrisonburg Colleges

Harrisonburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrisonburg

There are at least 3 colleges in Harrisonburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 18,240 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,287 full-time students, and a reported 6,387 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

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  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Harrisonburg.

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National College
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Science Technologies, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Colleges With Selective Admissions

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Based on 2005 information.

Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802-2462

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: organizational behavior, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, peace and conflict resolution, business management, curriculum and instruction, ministry, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,302 students, 1,189 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 670 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-628. Math: 480-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: communication studies, psychology, marketing, finance, liberal arts and sciences, community health services, health and physical education, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 16,938 students, 16,098 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,717 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-620. Math: 540-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bridgewater Colleges15,2031,5061,326
Staunton Colleges223,8531,767722

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