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Overview
Driven by academic excellence, peace and justice, and an active faith, EMU will empower you to shape your education while providing the support you deserve every step of the way. A degree from EMU means something—our grads are sought-after by employers not only because of their rigorous academic training, but also because of their distinctly human approach to leading and learning.
With 45+ programs of study and 17 varsity sports, EMU boasts a high-value education for a low cost. 100% of our students who need financial aid receive financial aid.
Along with countless hiking and other outdoor opportunities in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, Virginia has a rich culture and exciting downtown life just waiting to be explored.
At EMU, your professors become lifelong mentors. Your teammates become your family. A semester abroad changes your worldview. Your internship turns into a career. Find belonging and your career at EMU. Together, we can accomplish great things.
Acceptance Rate:
99%
Average Net Price:
$22,766
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1106
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $41,860 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,860 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
76%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,460
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,633
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,698
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3745
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,633
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,520,658
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,480,759
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,147
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,390
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,290
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Mennonite Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1144
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
35
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1106
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,334
Total Number of Undergrads
892
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
57
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
29
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
35
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Royals
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have learned more about myself and future careers than I have ever learned. I have also had the opportunity to open myself up more to the world and express myself better thanks to the school. I am now a more outgoing and culturally aware person.
Mariah from Rockville, VA
A small, private university with a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The university is located in a beautiful, tranquil setting in the Shenandoah Mountains. Students receive lots of individual attention from instructors.
Justin from Arlington, VA
EMU is a great school with a beautiful campus where you can build strong connections with fellow students for lifelong friendships, and with professors for great references after college or summer internships. At EMU, a cross cultural is worked into the curriculum, so seeing the world is required, and gives you the opportunity to become well rounded. Finally, at EMU, you are a person, where the faculty goes out of their way to work with you, not just a number on campus.
Shelby from Lancaster, PA
The classes challenge me but are interesting. I am enjoying all of my classes and the professors are great! I feel smarter already!
Rachel from West Unity, OH
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