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Harrisonburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrisonburg

There are at least 3 colleges in Harrisonburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 19,152 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,191 full-time students, and a reported 6,256 dorm rooms.

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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: 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
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Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, organizational behavior, peace and conflict resolution, curriculum and instruction, ministry, business management, media studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,234 students, 1,138 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 688 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-600. Math: 470-600.
  • 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, health and physical education, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, community health services, accounting, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 17,918 students, 17,053 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,568 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 Colleges15,2031,5411,337
Staunton Colleges223,8531,721722

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