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Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA emu.edu 800 students

Eastern Mennonite University's main campus is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. The university is known for its emphasis on peacebuilding and social justice, attracting students interested in service and global engagement. EMU's distinctive focus is reflected in its Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, a hub for research and training in conflict transformation. A satellite campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, extends the university's reach.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$60,066
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$41,860
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Eastern Mennonite University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,932, roughly 48% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,418 $65,672
$30K – $48K $14,081 $56,324
$48K – $75K $21,592 $86,368
$75K – $110K $26,047 $104,188
$110K+ $31,526 $126,104
Sticker price (no aid) $41,860 $167,440
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Eastern Mennonite University

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
71
$73,478/yr High 3.6x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
51
$60,136/yr High 2.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
30
$46,585/yr Low 1.9x

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