Eastern Mennonite University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,070

4.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,021

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

100%

1,470 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,154

72.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67%

134 Graduates

About

Eastern Mennonite University is a higher education institution located in Harrisonburg City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Eastern Mennonite University were Registered Nursing (56 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2024, 414 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Mennonite University. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (307 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Mennonite University is $43,070, which is $19,070 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Mennonite University is $43,070, which is $19,070 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,021.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Mennonite University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Mennonite University was $43,070. The cost of tuition at Eastern Mennonite University is $19,070 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Mennonite University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,021

2024 Value

1.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Eastern Mennonite University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,021. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Eastern Mennonite University grew by 1.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Mennonite University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,310

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Mennonite University was of $11,310 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Mennonite University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Eastern Mennonite University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Mennonite University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Eastern Mennonite University received 1,470 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,470 applicants, 1,470 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 1,154 students enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Mennonite University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,470

Accepted Out of 1,470

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Mennonite University was 100% (1,470 admissions from 1,470 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.7%, while admissions grew by 25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Mennonite University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Mennonite University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Mennonite University had a total enrollment of 1,154 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University is 840 students and the part-time enrollment is 314. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Mennonite University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 13% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.82% Asian, 0.0867% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0867% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (14.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,154 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University is 840 and the part-time enrollment is 314. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Mennonite University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Mennonite University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern Mennonite University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Mennonite University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
670 enrolled students
Black or African American
150 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Mennonite University is 58.1% White, 13% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.82% Asian, 0.0867% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0867% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (5.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 194 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Mennonite University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Mennonite University is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Mennonite University is Registered Nursing (56 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Mennonite University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (91 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

N/A

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Mennonite University are N/A.

The most specialized majors at Eastern Mennonite University in 2024 are Education (91 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (31 degrees), Language & Linguistics (6 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Mennonite University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Eastern Mennonite University are Education (91 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (31 degrees), Language & Linguistics (6 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

N/A

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Mennonite University are N/A.

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Mennonite University.

General Biomedical Sciences

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastern Mennonite University was General Biomedical Sciences with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Eastern Mennonite University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

304

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Mennonite University, which is 0.362 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (304).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Mennonite University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Mennonite University in Organizational Behavior Studies, which is 1.9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Mennonite University in Registered Nursing, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from Eastern Mennonite University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
307 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Mennonite University is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

4.11% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
321 degrees awarded
White Female
307 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Mennonite University is white female (321 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (307 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Mennonite University has an endowment valued at nearly $46.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.87M (4.04%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Eastern Mennonite University had a total salary expenditure of 37.3M. Eastern Mennonite University employs 30 Associate professors, 24 Assistant professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Eastern Mennonite University are Male Associate professor (18), Female Assistant professor (16), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Mennonite University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Endowment

$46.2M

2024 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2023

Eastern Mennonite University has an endowment valued at about $46.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Mennonite University grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $355k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Mennonite University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.9M

2024 Salaries

7.24%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Eastern Mennonite University paid a median of $16.9M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($37.3M) and a 7.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.12% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.15% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Eastern Mennonite University paid a total of $4.7M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Mennonite University were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

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