Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University is a small private non-profit master's university (medium program) located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 754. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $20,454 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 57%, 12 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $54,869. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $24,813. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.