Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University

1200 Park Rd - Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
791 Undergrad Enrollment
9:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
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Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd - Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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Located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley, EMU (Harrisonburg) prepares students to serve and lead in a global context, providing cross-cultural study, a supportive Christian community and a focus on service to others. 97% of EMU students are working or studying in their chosen field within one year of graduation. 90 percent of our pre-med grads are accepted into medical school, well above the national average (47%). EMU's nursing, teaching and other professional placement rates are equally impressive.

Student success has much to do with the personal attention received on campus. Full Ph.D.-level professors not only teach classes (11:1 student/teacher ratio), but they open their offices and homes to students, whom they get to know on a first-name basis. Hands-on original research, community service, interaction with local immigrants, and projects across disciplines are examples of how EMU uniquely mentors students as they explore faith and vocation.

Graduate schools and employers look forward to applications from EMU graduates because of their strong work ethic, cultural sensitivity, adaptability and high ethical standards.

Eastern Mennonite University
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Neighborhood

Located on Park Road in Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University sits in a welcoming residential neighborhood with easy access to the downtown area's shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The campus is within walking distance of local cafes, bookstores, and cultural attractions, making it convenient for students to explore the city on foot or by bike. Harrisonburg's college-town atmosphere offers a blend of small-town charm and youthful energy, with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities nearby and a strong sense of community among students and local residents.
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,173/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,470 40 % 59 % -
Number admitted 1,470 40 % 59 % 1 %
Number enrolled 183 50 % 48 % 99 %
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Behavior Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Public Health
Nursing Administration
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Analytics
Dispute Resolution
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology
Development Economics and International Development
Economics
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Divinity/Ministry
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Photography
Art/Art Studies
Music
Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
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Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Biomedical Sciences — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management — — — —
Organizational Leadership — —
Organizational Behavior Studies — — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education — — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — — —
Teacher Assistant/Aide — — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — — —
Engineering Engineering — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Writing — — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist — — — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — — —
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities — — — —
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — — —
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies — — — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor — — — —
Public Health — — — —
Nursing Administration — — — —
Nursing Practice — — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
History History — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Business Analytics — — — —
Dispute Resolution — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — — —
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Christian Studies — — — —
Religion/Religious Studies — — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — — —
Psychology Psychology — — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work — — — —
Social Sciences Criminology — — — —
Development Economics and International Development — — — —
Economics — — — —
Political Science and Government — — — —
Social Sciences — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Bible/Biblical Studies — — — —
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries — — — —
Divinity/Ministry — — — —
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies — — — —
Theological and Ministerial Studies — — — —
Theology/Theological Studies — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Photography — — — —
Art/Art Studies — — — —
Music — — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

EMU prepares students to serve and lead in a global context. Our community of learning integrates Christian faith, academic rigor, artistic creation and reflective practice informed by the liberal arts, interdisciplinary engagement, and cross-cultural encounter.