Eastern Mennonite University is a private liberal arts university of the Christian Church in Virginia. Here is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Historical Origin: Founded in 1917, it was originally a Bible college. The first bachelor's degree was offered in 1947. In 1994, Eastern Mennonite College and Eastern Mennonite Theological Seminary merged to become the current Eastern Mennonite University.

Location: Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the campus covers an area of ​​93 acres.

School size: In the fall of 2022, the number of undergraduate admissions is 958, the number of graduate admissions is 384, and the total number of admissions is 1,342.

Ranking: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings, it ranks 47th among universities in the South.

Academics and Majors

Majors: Undergraduate majors include Bible and Religion, Biology, Business Economics, Chemistry, Cross-Cultural Courses, Education, History, Justice, Peace and Conflict Studies, Language and Literature, Liberal Arts, Mathematical Sciences, Music, Nursing, Physical Education, Pre-Professional Health Sciences, Psychology, Sociology / Social work, drama, visual communication literature, etc.; postgraduate majors include Master of Conflict Transfer, Master of Psychological Counseling, Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Theology, etc. In addition, there are non-degree courses such as adult degree completion courses, distance education, English intensive courses, trauma cognition and rehabilitation research classes.

Teaching characteristics: Focus on interdisciplinary learning and practical application, through small class teaching, discussion groups, field trips, etc., to cultivate students' critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, so that students can flexibly apply what they have learned in different fields.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: The school provides a variety of accommodation options, including mixed dormitories, married student apartments, single student apartments, and special housing for disabled students. The dormitory is fully equipped with double rooms, single rooms, quad rooms and suites for students to choose from.

Student Activities: The school encourages students to actively participate in campus activities. The Student Union, various clubs and the Campus Activities Council provide students with a rich and diverse platform for activities, such as cultural exchange activities, community service projects, art performances, sports competitions, etc., to enhance communication and cooperation between students, between teachers and students, and between the school and the surrounding community.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: IELTS 6.5; the application deadline is rolling, the admission rate is 95%, and the SAT scores of admitted students range from 1040-1590, and the ACT scores range from 25-34.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition: Tuition and miscellaneous fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are US$40,990, and room and board are US$12,240.

Scholarships: The school offers merit-based scholarships, academic scholarships, etc. Academic scholarships are based on students' high school grades, SAT scores or ACT test scores, ranging from US$4,000 to $13,500 to $13,500.