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The campus of Eastern Mennonite University is in Harrisonburg, Virginia, 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 liberal arts and conservation and resource management.
Admission at Eastern Mennonite University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 630. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, Eastern Mennonite University had 1,302 students enrolled (1,189 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. 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
Admissions Phone: (540) 432-4118
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 432-4137
http://www.emu.edu
Eastern Mennonite University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 125 | liberal arts and sciences, peace and conflict resolution, interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, social services, English, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 95 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | ministry, theology, pre-ministerial studies, bible studies, philosophy and religious studies |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | social work |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | systems analyst, computer science |
| Media | 7 | media studies, communication studies |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | international agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Mennonite University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 315 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 18 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Eastern Mennonite University had a total enrollment of 1,302 students (1,189 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 47% |
| Pennsylvania | 25% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Eastern Mennonite University offers campus housing for 670 of its 1,189 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 636 | 490 | 77% | 203 | 41% |
| Men | 247 | 179 | 72% | 123 | 69% |
| Women | 389 | 311 | 80% | 80 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 628 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 432-4118
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,546 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,546 |
| Room and board | $ 5,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Mennonite University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 432-4137
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 64 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $53,682 | 11 | $51,861 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $42,665 | 13 | $43,088 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $37,880 | 18 | $37,491 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $34,682 | 6 | $34,563 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $45,078 | 48 | $41,934 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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 6% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Church affiliation 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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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