Eastern Mennonite University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3807 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1059 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #988 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Harrisonburg |
| #3467 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 863
- Graduates
- 429
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- emu.edu
Eastern Mennonite University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Mennonite University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,179 | 464 | 670 |
| Admissions | 1,176 | 462 | 669 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 185 | 85 | 98 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
70 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
289 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 831 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 135 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 113 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (3%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Eastern Mennonite University is $24,710 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,418 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,081 |
| $48-75K | $21,592 |
| $75-110K | $26,047 |
| $110K+ | $31,526 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,410 | $15,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,410 | $15,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,410 | $15,200 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,620 |
| Room charge | $7,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,320 |
Eastern Mennonite University majors
Eastern Mennonite University has granted 230 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 90 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Mennonite University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 23 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 2 | |
| Nursing Administration | 15 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 11 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 | 7 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 9 | ||
| Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Photography | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 230 | 90 |
Eastern Mennonite University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Mennonite University has published 490 scientific papers with 4,271 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 18 |
| 1993 | 6 | 14 |
| 1994 | 2 | 22 |
| 1995 | 2 | 23 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 |
| 1997 | 0 | 21 |
| 1998 | 4 | 23 |
| 1999 | 5 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 33 |
| 2001 | 4 | 72 |
| 2002 | 6 | 30 |
| 2003 | 5 | 31 |
| 2004 | 7 | 46 |
| 2005 | 8 | 39 |
| 2006 | 8 | 42 |
| 2007 | 11 | 65 |
| 2008 | 13 | 84 |
| 2009 | 17 | 86 |
| 2010 | 26 | 94 |
| 2011 | 12 | 87 |
| 2012 | 16 | 131 |
| 2013 | 27 | 127 |
| 2014 | 24 | 176 |
| 2015 | 21 | 189 |
| 2016 | 21 | 167 |
| 2017 | 26 | 192 |
| 2018 | 34 | 195 |
| 2019 | 21 | 250 |
| 2020 | 20 | 345 |
| 2021 | 44 | 337 |
| 2022 | 25 | 353 |
| 2023 | 14 | 389 |
| 2024 | 22 | 363 |
Notable alumni
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- Occupations
- politicianengineeracademic administratorteacher
- Biography
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician serving as the current president of Somalia since 15 May 2022. He previously held the office from 2012 to 2017.
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Maven Huffman
- Occupations
- teacherprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Maven Huffman is an American professional wrestler and YouTuber. He is best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under his first name, where he is known for co-winning the inaugural season of Tough Enough alongside Nidia Guenard. He also became a three-time WWE Hardcore Champion.
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Leymah Roberta Gbowee
- Occupations
- businesspersoneconomistpoliticianpeace activistactivist
- Biography
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Leymah Roberta Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist responsible for leading a women's non-violent peace movement, Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace that helped bring an end to the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Her efforts to end the war, along with her collaborator Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, helped usher in a period of peace and enabled a free election in 2005 that Sirleaf won. Gbowee and Sirleaf, along with Tawakkul Karman, were awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize "for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work."
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Najla Mangoush
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Najla Mohammed El Mangoush is a Libyan diplomat and lawyer. She was Libya's foreign minister in Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's government from 15 March 2021 until her dismissal on 28 August 2023. El Mangoush has been Libya's first and only female foreign minister, and the fifth woman to hold the position of a foreign minister in the Arab World.
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Salvador Quishpe
- Occupations
- politiciansociologist
- Biography
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Salvador Quishpe Lozano is an Ecuadorian politician who was a member of the Pachakutik Party. Quishpe was born in Zamora, Ecuador.
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Kate Baer
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
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Kate Baer is an American writer who currently lives in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Her writing describes a range of topics, including motherhood, love, and loss.
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Ali Gohar
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- Biography
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Ali Gohar is a Pakistani noted scholar and restorative justice expert and the founder and executive director of Just Peace Initiatives.
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Jeremy Yoder
- Occupations
- ecologistLGBTQ rights activistscreenwriterevolutionary biologistscience communicator
- Biography
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Jeremy B. Yoder is an American evolutionary biologist, science communicator and LGBTQIA+ advocate. He is an assistant professor of biology at California State University, Northridge.
General info
| Alternative names | EMU college Eastern menonite EMU university EMC EMU Eastern mennonite Eastern mennonite college Eastern mennonite univ Eastern mennonite seminary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Motto | Serve and Honor |
| Colors | white, royal blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 302 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 Park Rd Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22802-2462 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 52,000 |
| Phone | 5404324000 |