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Harrisonburg Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Harrisonburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrisonburg, Virginia

There are at least 3 colleges in Harrisonburg, listed and described below. These schools represent 19,152 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,932 full-time students, and a reported 6,397 dorm rooms.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Virginia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Harrisonburg.

Featured Colleges in Harrisonburg (QuickSchools™)

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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma

Colleges in Harrisonburg with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, curriculum and instruction, organizational behavior, peace and conflict resolution, ministry, counseling psychology, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,234 students, 1,285 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 672 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-590. Math: 460-600. Writing: 440-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • 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, finance, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, health and physical education, community health services, marketing, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 17,918 students, 17,647 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,725 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 530-620. Writing: 520-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bridgewater Colleges15,2031,5411,353
Staunton Colleges223,8531,721722

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