Eastern Mennonite University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3856 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1088 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1015 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Harrisonburg |
| #3522 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 791
- Graduates
- 363
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 | 1,470 | 589 | 875 |
| Admissions | 1,470 | 589 | 875 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 181 | 92 | 87 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
68 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
226 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 | 670 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 150 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (3%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Eastern Mennonite University is $25,021 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 | $22,994 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,333 |
| $48-75K | $20,454 |
| $75-110K | $27,570 |
| $110K+ | $29,315 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,070 | $15,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,070 | $15,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,070 | $15,850 |
| Fee in-district | $850 | $346 |
| Fee in-state | $850 | $346 |
| Fee out-of-state | $850 | $346 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,170 |
| Room charge | $7,664 |
| Meal charge | $5,506 |
Eastern Mennonite University majors
Eastern Mennonite University has granted 209 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 84 master's across 12 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Mennonite University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 29 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 13 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Social Work | 8 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 7 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | |||
| Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Business Analytics | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 209 | 84 | 1 |
Eastern Mennonite University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 69% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Mennonite University has published 497 scientific papers with 4,498 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 190 |
| 2016 | 21 | 167 |
| 2017 | 26 | 192 |
| 2018 | 34 | 195 |
| 2019 | 21 | 250 |
| 2020 | 20 | 347 |
| 2021 | 44 | 340 |
| 2022 | 25 | 353 |
| 2023 | 14 | 391 |
| 2024 | 22 | 362 |
| 2025 | 10 | 293 |
Notable alumni
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- Occupations
- engineeracademic administratorteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician serving as the 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
-
Maven Klate Huffman is an American YouTuber and retired professional wrestler. He is the inaugural male winner of Tough Enough, he went on to wrestle under his first name in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE) from 2001 to 2005, in which time he became a three-time Hardcore champion and was named 'Rookie of the Year' by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Since his departure from the WWE he has made occasional appearances on independent circuits and in the media, including two years as a presenter on HSN. Maven launched a YouTube channel in 2023, which has amassed over 800,000 subscribers, on which he discusses his experience of being a professional wrestler.
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Leymah Roberta Gbowee
- Occupations
- politicianpeace activistactivistbusinesspersoneconomist
- Biography
-
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
- Enrolled in Eastern Mennonite University
- Graduated with magister degree
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
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
-
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
-
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 defender
- Biography
-
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
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- LGBTQ rights activistscreenwriterevolutionary biologistscience communicatorecologist
- Biography
-
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 | 269 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 Park Rd Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22802-2462 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 52,000 |
| Phone | 5404324000 |