Eastern Mennonite University: Review & Facts

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Eastern Mennonite University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,335 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1917 and is one of the 2 schools located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Eastern Mennonite University is affiliated with Mennonite Church.

Academic Offerings

Eastern Mennonite University will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
63
Eastern Mennonite University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, General Studies, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Eastern Mennonite University is fair at 79% (above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Eastern Mennonite University is average: 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Mennonite University is good: 10:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $40,600 per academic year. The additional fees at Eastern Mennonite University beyond tuition are around $400; this comes to a total of $41,000 annually.

Read the details about Eastern Mennonite University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
According to government data, 1,144 applications were submitted and 1,138 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eastern Mennonite University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,100
Medium
Eastern Mennonite University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Mennonite University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Eastern Mennonite University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,100 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Eastern Mennonite University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern Mennonite University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, Virginia
22802-2462, USA
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