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Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University
HARRISONBURG, VA . 4 Year 3.8
#775 in Best Colleges in America
1200 PARK RD HARRISONBURG, VA 22802

Overview

Eastern Mennonite University is located in Hampden-Salisbury, Virginia, USA, and combines the strengths of a liberal arts college, teacher education, music, and social services. Rooted in faith, the university advocates for peace, justice, and social responsibility; The university maintains a moderate size with close faculty-student interaction. Its curriculum emphasizes practical application and a global perspective, fostering moral integrity and critical thinking through service learning, cross-cultural experiences, and leadership development. This prepares students for careers in education, community development, nonprofit organizations, and faith-related fields.

Rankings

  • 79

    #79 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Virginia

  • 109

    #109 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

  • Best Christian Colleges in America 79 of 333
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 109 of 309
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 137 of 774

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • B+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    82 Graduates
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
    30 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    26 Graduates
  • Biology
    13 Graduates
  • Business
    9 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    8 Graduates
  • Psychology
    7 Graduates
  • Accounting
    6 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    6 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 95%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $29,014
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    824 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    134
  • Undergrads Over 25
    12%
  • Pell Grant
    31%
  • Varsity Athletes
    34%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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