Eastern Mennonite University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3792 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1056 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #985 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Harrisonburg |
| #3357 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 892
- Graduates
- 442
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,144 | 435 | 703 |
| Admissions | 1,138 | 431 | 701 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 203 | 83 | 119 |
68 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
323 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 | 903 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 120 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 99 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (4%) |
| Asian | 28 (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 $23,783 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 | $19,373 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,313 |
| $48-75K | $18,922 |
| $75-110K | $27,781 |
| $110K+ | $28,696 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,590 | $15,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,590 | $15,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,590 | $15,000 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | $270 |
| Fee in-state | $400 | $270 |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 | $270 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,240 |
| Room charge | $7,060 |
| Meal charge | $5,180 |
Eastern Mennonite University majors
Eastern Mennonite University has granted 267 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 105 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 | 83 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 31 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 26 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 21 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 6 | 10 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Computer Science | 11 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 11 | |||
| Psychology, General | 11 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 10 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Photography | 4 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Environmental Science | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Writing, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 267 | 105 | 1 |
Eastern Mennonite University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 53% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Mennonite University has published 397 scientific papers with 3,043 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 20 |
| 1992 | 2 | 17 |
| 1993 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 | 2 | 21 |
| 1995 | 2 | 22 |
| 1996 | 1 | 16 |
| 1997 | 0 | 14 |
| 1998 | 4 | 18 |
| 1999 | 4 | 15 |
| 2000 | 6 | 28 |
| 2001 | 4 | 68 |
| 2002 | 6 | 27 |
| 2003 | 5 | 25 |
| 2004 | 6 | 45 |
| 2005 | 6 | 33 |
| 2006 | 7 | 33 |
| 2007 | 12 | 50 |
| 2008 | 12 | 69 |
| 2009 | 15 | 76 |
| 2010 | 11 | 72 |
| 2011 | 12 | 75 |
| 2012 | 15 | 102 |
| 2013 | 24 | 108 |
| 2014 | 21 | 145 |
| 2015 | 20 | 165 |
| 2016 | 19 | 146 |
| 2017 | 21 | 163 |
| 2018 | 25 | 167 |
| 2019 | 18 | 175 |
| 2020 | 16 | 281 |
| 2021 | 32 | 238 |
| 2022 | 22 | 228 |
| 2023 | 16 | 214 |
Notable alumni
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- Occupations
- academic administratorengineerpoliticianteacher
- Biography
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Leymah Gbowee
- Occupations
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- Biography
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- Occupations
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- Biography
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Kate Baer
- Occupations
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- Biography
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- Occupations
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- Biography
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Jeremy Yoder
- Occupations
- screenwriterLGBTQI+ rights activistecologistscience communicatorevolutionary biologist
- Biography
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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 | 294 |
| 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 |