Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Eastern Mennonite University is a private institution in Harrisonburg with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 800 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,869 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,615.
Established
1917
Motto
"Preparing students to serve and lead globally." Guiding biblical verse: "Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God."
Mascot
HeRM (His Royal Majesty) the Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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100%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
800Students
10:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$54,869Earnings 10yr
$23,615Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Eastern Mennonite University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$41,860
Room & Board$12,620
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$54,378
Average Net Price$23,615
Median Debt at Graduation$24,813
Monthly Payment (10yr)$263
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,418
$30–48K$14,081
$48–75K$21,592
$75–110K$26,047
$110K+$31,526
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,615
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (80)
Student Body
Undergrads
800
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 56%
Black 13%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.1%
Freshman Retention76.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$48,158
8 Years$53,356
10 Years$54,869
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,000
Men
$48,000
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
111High
Estimated from VA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
104 mi(180 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
134 mi(232 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
149 mi(258 min)