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Eastern Mennonite University, also known as EMU, is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. EMU was founded in 1917, and is spread across an area of 97 acres. The college also is nicknamed as Royals. EMU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in several subjects which include MBA, and majors and minors in science and arts. The college also offers adult degree completion program.
EMU has an active campus life. It operates several clubs and organizations. Community of Praise Gospel Choir, Social Work is People, Student Nurses' Association and Community of Praise Gospel Choir are some of the clubs and organizations operated by the students. There is a Campus Activity Council that operates in the campus for the individual development of the students. Weather Vane is the student newspaper of the college.
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Campus Location1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
USA
Main Tel: (540) 432-4000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Eastern Mennonite University HighlightsWhere Eastern Mennonite University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Mennonite Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 284 | 39 | | Master | 88 | 5 | | First-professional degree | 22 | 1 | | Associate | | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University was 1,234 in 2007 (1,138 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 56% of enrolled students, graduate students are 36%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 7%. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,960 | | Room | $ 3,800 | | Board | $ 3,100 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid: Eastern Mennonite University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 100 |
Housing and MealsEastern Mennonite University provides on-campus housing for 688 of its 1,138 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Eastern Mennonite University AthleticsEastern Mennonite University is in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
Eastern Mennonite University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 93% | | Women | 96% | | All | 95% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-600 | | Math | 470-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - International Agriculture
ART STUDIES (8 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (68 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (32 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (105 awarded) - Development Economics and International Development
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (12 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (80 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (28 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (11 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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