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Eastern Mennonite University, or EMU, is a private, non-profit institution of liberal arts which began as a Bible academy in 1917. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the institution was originally called the Eastern Mennonite School. The Eastern Mennonite Seminary was established under the school in 1965, and the institute came to be known as the Eastern Mennonite College and Seminary. It was christened the Eastern Mennonite University in 1994. The campus of the EMU covers 97 acres.
Eastern Mennonite University offers both undergraduate as well as graduate programs with more than 35 majors and over 30 minors to choose from. Students can also opt for graduate courses in conflict transformation, business administration, education, counseling, and Biblical studies.
The university’s sports teams are nicknamed the Royals. The athletics department of EMU fields both men’s and women’s teams in baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. The university is a member of the NCAA Division III, and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
The campus of Eastern Mennonite University is in Harrisonburg, VA, which is a small city. Its Mennonite Church nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Eastern Mennonite University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Eastern Mennonite University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
Admission at Eastern Mennonite University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 600.
Eastern Mennonite University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007, the school had 1,234 students enrolled (1,138 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Eastern Mennonite University. The school has a residential or campus feel. Eastern Mennonite University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Eastern Mennonite University values student athletics, and belongs to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
General Phone: (540) 432-4000
http://www.emu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 105 | liberal arts and sciences, peace and conflict resolution, English, social services, sociology, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 68 | organizational behavior, business management, international business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching, teacher aide |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | ministry, theology, philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies, bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Media | 12 | media studies, digital communications |
| Science | 11 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | systems analyst, computer science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | international agriculture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Mennonite University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 284 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 88 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 22 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2007, Eastern Mennonite University had a total enrollment of 1,234 students (1,138 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 47% |
| Pennsylvania | 25% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Eastern Mennonite University offers campus housing for 688 of its 1,138 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrisonburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 757 | 716 | 95% | 203 | 28% |
| Men | 310 | 288 | 93% | 82 | 28% |
| Women | 447 | 428 | 96% | 121 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,960 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Mennonite University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $56,677 | 15 | $54,621 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $48,420 | 20 | $47,352 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $41,470 | 13 | $40,283 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,533 | 3 | $35,404 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $49,537 | 51 | $46,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
International Agriculture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Mennonite University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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