Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Total undergraduates: |
1,221 |
Full-time undergraduates: |
1,087 |
Part-time undergraduates: |
134 |
Total graduate students: |
552 |
Full-time graduate students: |
136 |
Part-time graduate students: |
416 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
2.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
13.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
9.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
62.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
6.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 2.0% | Nonresident Alien |
2.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
2.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
10.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
7.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
71.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
2.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
3.3% | Nonresident Alien |
1.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Campus size: |
93 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
Harrisonburg, VA |
Population of city/town: |
51,395 |
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Additional site in Lancaster, PA. |
Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC |
Distance of nearest major city: |
130 miles |
Population of nearest major city: |
658,893 |
Online campus map: |
www.emu.edu/map |
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Institution offers housing: |
yes |
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (74%)
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- single-student apartments (25%)
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing. International communities. (1%)
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Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
84% |
Percent of students who live in school housing: |
62% |
Percent of students who live off campus: |
38% |
Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 with fewer than 90 semester hours must live on campus unless living near campus with relatives. |
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
70% |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
100 |
Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
School has a library on campus: |
yes |
Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Historical library. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Natural history museum. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, relationship counseling. |
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Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, computer program to scan and convert written material into audio CD. |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
75% |
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Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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School newspaper(s): |
WeatherVane, published weekly |
Number of honor societies: |
2 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
33 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Steppers for Christ, Celebration Worship Service, Community of Praise Gospel Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Young People's Christian Association |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Latino Student Alliance |
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International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Campus Activities Council, Creation Care Council, Inklings, Peace Fellowship, Phoenix, Res Judicata, Safe Space, Social Work is People, Earth Keepers, EMU Explore, Economic Business Innovators of Tomorrow, math club, Students for Morally Responsible Investment, Missionary Kids/Third Culture Kids Student Fellowship, Sustainable Food Initiative, peer mentors; Royals and Pre-Professional Health Societies; Student Women's, Student Education, and Student Nurses' Associations |
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Athletic director: |
Dave King, Athletic Director |
Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director, Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462 |
School colors: |
royal blue and white |
School mascot: |
Herm the Blue Lion |
Athletic conference memberships: |
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III), Continental Volleyball Conference |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Men's baseball | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's basketball | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's cross-country | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's golf | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's soccer | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (indoor) | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Men's volleyball | no | Continental Volleyball Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's basketball | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's cross-country | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's field hockey | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's golf | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's soccer | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's softball | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (indoor) | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
Women's volleyball | no | Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III |
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Athletic facilities: |
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artificial field hockey turf field; baseball, soccer, and softball fields; basketball and tennis courts |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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Club sports for men: |
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lacrosse |
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Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
Nearest international airport: |
Dulles International Airport (120 miles) |
Nearest other airport: |
Washington, DC (130 miles) |
Nearest passenger train service: |
Staunton, VA (30 miles) |
Nearest passenger bus service: |
Charlottesville, VA (60 miles) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
5% |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Prize winner
- Dr. Joseph Martin, former dean, Harvard Medical School
- Myron Augsburger, global evangelist and author.
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