Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
About Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University is a private research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, enrolling about 754 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,869 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Eastern Mennonite University charges 50% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($43,920).
- Versus the Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 67.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,869.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Eastern Mennonite University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 458% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Eastern Mennonite University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 52 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | $43,920 | $24,588 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Virginia (state median) | $16,364 | $8,852 | 107 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 44% below published tuition at Eastern Mennonite University
Key findings
- Eastern Mennonite University's average net price ($24,588) is 44% below published tuition ($43,920).
- Eastern Mennonite University charges 50% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($43,920).
- Versus the Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 2.7×.
Eastern Mennonite University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $43,920
Finding Eastern Mennonite University charges 50% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $43,920. That is 50% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Virginia median ($16,364), sticker tuition is about 2.7×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.7×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Eastern Mennonite University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Eastern Mennonite University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Eastern Mennonite University is $24,588.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,588 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,736 above the Virginia median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $9,617 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Eastern Mennonite University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 44% lower after grants and scholarships.
Eastern Mennonite University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Eastern Mennonite University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$43,920
Avg. net price
$24,588
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,994 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,333 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,454 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,570 |
| $110,001+ | $29,315 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $175,680. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Eastern Mennonite University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse69
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education46
- Organizational Behavior Studies29
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other21
- Business Administration and Management, General19
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 16% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 30
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Eastern Mennonite University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Eastern Mennonite University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Eastern Mennonite University.
Campus
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
City / state
- ZIP
- 22802-2462
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 64% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
754
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 884
- Graduate
- 363
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,813
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.68%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Eastern Mennonite University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern Mennonite University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Eastern Mennonite University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,350 | $29,350 | $19,175 |
| 2014 | $30,800 | $30,800 | $20,982 |
| 2015 | $32,300 | $32,300 | $21,344 |
| 2016 | $34,200 | $34,200 | $22,887 |
| 2017 | $35,800 | $35,800 | $23,343 |
| 2018 | $37,110 | $37,110 | $24,326 |
| 2019 | $38,230 | $38,230 | $23,763 |
| 2020 | $39,220 | $39,220 | $21,842 |
| 2021 | $39,990 | $39,990 | $22,424 |
| 2022 | $40,990 | $40,990 | $23,206 |
| 2023 | $41,860 | $41,860 | $23,615 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 30 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Eastern Mennonite University reported total enrollment of about 754 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), and Black or African American (14.8%). About 32.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University in 2024 is 754 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 884 students. Graduate enrollment is about 363 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.1%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
56.00% 100% Completion Time
67.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.00% of students graduating from Eastern Mennonite University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% female
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education: 17% male / 83% female
- Organizational Behavior Studies: 66% male / 34% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Eastern Mennonite University graduates earn a median of $54,869 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Eastern Mennonite University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $54,869. Median federal loan debt: $24,813. Average net price used in cost models: $24,588.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Eastern Mennonite University graduates report median earnings of $54,869 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Eastern Mennonite University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Eastern Mennonite University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Eastern Mennonite University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Eastern Mennonite University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$40.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Virginia median 1.3× the median ($30.9M)
- Southeast median 2.1× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($26.4M)
- Virginia median 2.9× the median ($13,171)
- Southeast median 4.1× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 3.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 95.7%
- Virginia median 34.6 pp above median (61.0%)
- Southeast median 36.2 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 37.7 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,452
- Virginia median 0.79× the median ($8,196)
- Southeast median 0.95× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.85× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,697
- Virginia median 1.7× the median ($7,382)
- Southeast median 1.9× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Eastern Mennonite University at a glance
Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University is a private non-profit institution in Harrisonburg, VA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationOrganizational Behavior Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian50.9%Hispanic or Latino15.7%Black or African American14.8%
Schools near Eastern Mennonite University
Other campuses in Harrisonburg, VA when available, plus nearby institutions in Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Mennonite University located?
Eastern Mennonite University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
What is Eastern Mennonite University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Eastern Mennonite University is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,179 applicants and 1,176 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Eastern Mennonite University's tuition?
Eastern Mennonite University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $43,920 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $24,588 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Eastern Mennonite University cost?
Reported tuition is $43,920 and average net price is $24,588 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,170 annually.
Why is Eastern Mennonite University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Eastern Mennonite University, published tuition is $43,920 while average net price is $24,588—about 44% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Eastern Mennonite University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($24,588), completion (67.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($54,869). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern Mennonite University?
Eastern Mennonite University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 884 students, White (50.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Mennonite University?
About 31.9% of students at Eastern Mennonite University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Eastern Mennonite University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Eastern Mennonite University reports midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn?
Median earnings are $48,158 six years after entry and $54,869 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Mennonite University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern Mennonite University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,813.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.