Eastern Mennonite University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	672
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Eastern Mennonite University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Eastern Mennonite University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Mennonite University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Eastern Mennonite University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Eastern Mennonite University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,990

Cost of attendance at Eastern Mennonite University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,990

Cost of attendance at Eastern Mennonite University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Eastern Mennonite University received on average $29,014 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,014

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	68	31%	$4,710	$320,286
Other Federal Grant	68	31%	$7,979	$542,544
State Grant/Scholarships	126	58%	$3,525	$444,182
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	200	93%	$24,080	$4,816,007
Total Grant & Scholarships	200	93%	$29,014	$5,802,733

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Mennonite University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Mennonite University students is 55.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.2%.

55.1%

asian 57.1% 4 students
African American 45.7% 16 students
white 59.1% 94 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 52.0% 13 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 41.2% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Mennonite University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Mennonite University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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