What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Eastern Mennonite University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 150 Elements of Calculus | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | To be determined by the AB subscore of the BC exam | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 155 Biological Explorations | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 155 Matter and Energy | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 PHYS 151 College Physics I | |
| United States History | 4 | 2 HIST 102 U.S. History II | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | 2 or 3 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics (if…2 or 3 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics (if planning to take STAT 220 Inferential Statistics) or STAT 140 Elementary Statistics |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 150 Elements of Calculus | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | To be determined by the AB subscore of the BC exam | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 185 Calculus I, MATH 195 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 155 Biological Explorations | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIOL 215 Organismal Biology | |
| Biology | 5 | 8 BIOL 215 Organismal Biology, BIOL 240 Molecular…8 BIOL 215 Organismal Biology, BIOL 240 Molecular and Cellular Biology | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 155 Matter and Energy | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHEM 223 General Chemistry I | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CHEM 223 General Chemistry I and CHEM 224…8 CHEM 223 General Chemistry I and CHEM 224 General Chemistry II | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 PHYS 151 College Physics I | |
| United States History | 4 | 2 HIST 102 U.S. History II | |
| United States History | 5 | 4 HIST 101 U.S. History I and HIST 102 U.S. History II | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | 2 or 3 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics (if…2 or 3 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics (if planning to take STAT 220 Inferential Statistics) or STAT 140 Elementary Statistics | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics and STAT 220…4 STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics and STAT 220 Inferential Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 2 CS 145 Intro to Programming | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 2 HIST 122 The Global Past II | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 4 HIST 121 The Global Past I and HIST 122 The Global Past II | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 2 ENVS 145 Environmental Science | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 4 BIOL 235 Ecology: Adaptation and Environment* | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 PHYS 162 College Physics II | |
| European History | 4 | 3 European History elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 SPAN 210/220 Intermediate Spanish I and II | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 2 CS 105 Introduction to Computer Science | |
| Art History | 4 | 4 VACA 283 - Art History | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 CMUS 181 - Music Theory I | |
| (or AB subscore of BC exam) | 4 | 4 MATH 185 Calculus I | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 HIST 222 African American History | |
| Art: Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | 2 VACA 143 - 2D Design | |
| Art: Studio Art: 3D Design | 4 | 4 VACA 131 - 3D Design | |
| Art: Studio Art: Drawing | 4 | 4 VACA 121 - Drawing I | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 2 POL 111 Comparative Politics | |
| English: Language and Composition | 4 | 3 Student will receive credit for WRIT 135…3 Student will receive credit for WRIT 135 College Writing, then take CORE 302 University Research. | |
| English: Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 Meets EMU Core Literature requirement. May be…3 Meets EMU Core Literature requirement. May be applied to major/minor in consultation with Language and Literature advisor. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 Intermediate French | |
| Geography: Human Geography | 4 | 3 GEOG 231 Cultural Geography | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 Intermediate German | |
| Government/Politics: US | 4 | 2 POL 112 American Politics | |
| Latin | 3 | Elective credit | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHYS 252 and 253 University Physics I lecture, lab | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 2 MATH 144 Precalculus | |
| Research | 4 | 3 Meets CORE 302 requirement for students for…3 Meets CORE 302 requirement for students for whom CORE 302 is required. For all others, elective credit. | |
| Seminar | 4 | 3 Elective credit | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 Spanish elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 6 Spanish elective |
Source: emu.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 56 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management | 15 |
| Psychology | 11 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Social Work | 8 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Engineering | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Business Analytics | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
34% of men in fraternities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Harrisonburg, VA
138,838 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.5 of 20
Elevation
1,481 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
21 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,020 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- James Madison University2 mi
- Bridgewater College8 mi
- Mary Baldwin University24 mi
- University of Virginia-Main Campus36 mi
- Virginia Military Institute56 mi
- Washington and Lee University56 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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