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Eastern Mennonite University

EMU

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802-2462

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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
100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
800Students
10:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$54,869Earnings 10yr
$23,615Net Price

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

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

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