Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives		6

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1200 Park Road

City, State, Zip

Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462

Phone

(540) 432-4118

Fax

(540) 432-4444

E-mail

admiss@emu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$25

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for some freshmen

Other

Community Lifestyle Commitment required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations	X
Essay				X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

59% of 1,245 applicants were admitted

Women

63% of 736 applicants were admitted

Men

54% of 509 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

212 (29%) of 737 admitted students enrolled

Women

130 (28%) of 460 admitted students enrolled

Men

88 (32%) of 277 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.60

3.75 and Above

42%

3.50 - 3.74

16%

3.25 - 3.49

12%

3.00 - 3.24

12%

2.50 - 2.99

16%

2.00 - 2.49

2%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

500-600 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

5%

Score of 600 - 700

23%

Score of 500 - 600

48%

Score of 400 - 500

21%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

566 average
500-630 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

34%

Score of 500 - 600

42%

Score of 400 - 500

20%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

26 average
21-31 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

29%

Score of 24 - 29

36%

Score of 18 - 23

31%

Score of 12 - 17

4%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$51,660

Tuition and Fees

$37,100

Room and Board

$11,160

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$2,400

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline April 15

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning February 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003708	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

192 (86.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

181 (94.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

181 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

41 (22.7%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

79%

Average Award

$33,055

Need-Based Gift

Received by 180 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,597

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 136 (75.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,518

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 33 (18.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

36 (16.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,609

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

840 (77.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

772 (91.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

772 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

133 (17.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

75%

Average Award

$31,315

Need-Based Gift

Received by 764 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,417

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 649 (84.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,884

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 93 (12.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

168 (15.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,317

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

72%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$39,845

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

12.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Biological Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Religious Affiliation

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,266

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

95

Part-Time Faculty

89

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

40%

Regular Class Size

Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

456,002

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

154

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Harrisonburg Population

50,981

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

93 acres

Weather

Temperature

25.7 average low in January, 85.1 average high in September

Rain

114 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

5 mile(s) from campus in Harrisonburg

Nearest Train Station

20 mile(s) from campus in Staunton

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

44% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through junior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Herm, the Royal Lion

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, young people's christian association, student government association, student education association, creation care council, black student union

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,041

Women

663 (63.7%)

Men

378 (36.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

850

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.7% Asian
9.0% Black/African-American
7.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.9% White
3.8% Unknown

International Students.

3.6% from 33 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

404

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

70.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

51.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

59.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

63.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1.5%
Law 0.5%
Theology 0.5%
Arts and Sciences 2%
Medicine 1%
Education 0.5%
Other 1%