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Summary
Eastern Mennonite University is a private institution that was founded in 1917. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,062, its setting is city, and the campus size is 93 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Eastern Mennonite University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 175. Its tuition and fees are $27,970 (2012-13).
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Eastern Mennonite University is a four-year Christian liberal arts institution guided by the Anabaptist peace-oriented faith tradition. Located in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley, EMU prepares students to serve and lead in a global context. Mennonite students account for about 50 percent of EMU's enrollment, and more than 30 percent of its undergraduate students are children of EMU alumni. About 40 religious groups are represented on campus. Ethics, faith, and values are integrated into every course of study. Cross-cultural study -- usually a semester in another country -- and community service are required of all students. EMU offers 34 undergraduate majors and 35 minors, a seminary, a Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, and graduate programs in conflict transformation, education, counseling, business administration, nursing, and biomedicine. EMU professors -- most of whom have lived internationally -- challenge students academically and mentor them to follow Christ's call to witness faithfully, serve compassionately, and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace. Employers and graduate schools prefer EMU graduates because of the strong work ethic and moral integrity they offer. Over the past ten years, more than 90% of EMU students who completed the pre-medical program were accepted to medical school, compared to the current national average of 46%. EMU has emerged as a leader in sustainability initiatives, from its environmentally-friendly Cedarwood and Elmwood residence halls, campus garden, Creation Care Council and full-time recycling coordinator to academic majors in environmental sustainability and peacebuilding and development. The largest commercial solar array in the state of Virginia, installed on the roof of Hartzler Library, has the capacity to generate 104.3 kilowatts of clean energy for the campus. EMU athletes compete in NCAA Division III sports. Regular chapel services and other worship gatherings are available at EMU, where students receive support for their faith explorations. Ministry assistants, community advisors and students in the graduate counseling program are part of the support network available to all students. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1917 |
| Religious affiliation | Mennonite Church USA |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $20,239,880 |
Applying
When applying to Eastern Mennonite University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Eastern Mennonite University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 68.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 68.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Eastern Mennonite University is 10:1, and the school has 65.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Eastern Mennonite University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77.5 percent.
Student Life
Eastern Mennonite University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,062, with a gender distribution of 37.6 percent male students and 62.4 percent female students. At this school, 64.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 36.0 percent of students live off campus. Eastern Mennonite University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,521 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Eastern Mennonite University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Eastern Mennonite University also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Eastern Mennonite University, 67 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Eastern Mennonite University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 67% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $27,970 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,100 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
