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Eastern Mennonite University Healthcare Programs

Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Harrisonburg, VA. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Eastern Mennonite University Rankings

EMU is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 106	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#22 of 50	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#23 of 51	State — Virginia
College Major Best Value	#40 of 53	State — Virginia
College Best Colleges For Money	#65 of 107	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#127 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#184 of 498	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#187 of 506	Region — Southeast

Where Is Eastern Mennonite University?

Contact information for EMU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
Phone:	5404324000
Website:	emu.edu/
Admissions:	emu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	emu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into EMU?

You can apply to EMU online at: https://emu.edu/admissions/apply/

EMU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for EMU

This is what EMU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into EMU?

EMU admits 100%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at EMU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	589	589	100%
Women	875	875	100%

Can I Afford Eastern Mennonite University?

The average net price after aid at EMU is $23,615. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$43,070
In-State Fees	$850
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,070
Out-of-State Fees	$850
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$43,920
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$43,920

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at EMU receive some form of financial aid (185 students).

About 87% of students at EMU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,303 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,426.

Student Loan Debt

56% of EMU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,802 per year.

Eastern Mennonite University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 644 students enrolled at EMU. EMU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 800 undergraduate students at EMU, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern Mennonite University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	113
Hispanic	122
White	416
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	34
Non-Resident	46

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at EMU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	115
Pennsylvania	27
Maryland	6
Indiana	4
Kansas	4

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Eastern Mennonite University Graduate Student Diversity

429 of EMU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at EMU, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern Mennonite University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	45
Hispanic	26
White	305
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	30

Online Learning at Eastern Mennonite University

EMU provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

42 undergraduate students at EMU took at least one online class — of those, 19 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 26 students took at least one online class and 207 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Eastern Mennonite University

These healthcare degree programs are offered by EMU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	56	13	—	83
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	14	—	14
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	—	7	—	9
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	3	—	—	3
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Eastern Mennonite University

EMU offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

EMU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.