Fast Facts

Every university has flashy stats, and they matter (see below). And, we know you need more than that to make your choice. The difference is that, here at EMU, you matter. Your well-being, identities, and values matter. If you enroll here, we will strive for you to feel accepted, respected, loved, and valued. At EMU, you'll be prepared for a career and simultaneously be developed, mentored, supported, and challenged to make the world a better place.

Outcomes

• 97% of 2022 job-seeking graduates were employed within one year.
• 100% of Nursing graduates who were looking for a job before graduation had a job lined up before graduation. All 2023 Nursing graduates had a job within 3 months of graduation.
• 100% of all recent graduates who applied for a teaching position have been hired within one month of graduating.
• Over the past 10 years, students who completed EMU’s pre-professional health sciences program experienced:
  • 91% acceptance rate to physical therapy schools
  • 82% to physician assistant programs
  • 80% to medical schools
• Business and Leadership graduates:
  • 100% who sat for the CPA exam passed, the majority on the first try. EMU ranks second in Virginia with a first-time CPA pass rate more than 20% above the national average.
  • 100% who were looking for jobs were offered jobs upon graduation.
  • 90% of internships in 2023 turned into permanent full-time jobs upon graduation.

Financial Aid

• Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid. Before loans, the average net cost for an EMU student in 2024-25 was $15,864. Over $19 million in aid was awarded by EMU in 2024-25.

Academic Excellence

• Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
• Median class size: 14
• Average High School GPA: 3.5
• Undergrad fields of study: 45+ programs of study
• Graduate degrees and certificates: 30
• Faculty: 75% of faculty have terminal degrees (the top degree in their field).
• EMU is test-free: EMU does not require students to submit SAT and ACT test scores, nor will test scores be considered in the admissions evaluation.

Diversity of Undergraduate Students

• 39% BIPOC or international students
• 40 states in the United States represented
• 51+ countries of citizenship represented for all enrolled students
• 60+ faith traditions and denominations represented

Athletics

• Affiliation: NCAA Division III
• Conferences: Old Dominion Athletic Conference; Continental Volleyball Conference
• 49% of the first-year class enrolled in an intercollegiate athletic team during the 2023-24 school year.
• 123 students were named ODAC All-Academic Team in 2023-24.
• 17 Varsity Team Sports
  • Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Disc Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball
  • Women’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Disc Golf, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Triathlon, Volleyball

Campus Life

• 15+ rec sport options
• 35+ student clubs and organizations
• 7 music ensembles
• Annual theater productions

Rankings and Recognitions

• Ranked #5 Best College Town in America by Travel + Leisure Magazine
• EMU is a Forbes Best Return on Investment (ROI) University. The Grateful Grads Index ranks colleges based on alumni satisfaction with their college experience and the success of grads
• Princeton Review ranked EMU as a top “Green College”
• Ranked #10 by Best Choice Schools in 45 Top Colleges to Study Abroad
• The 2019 US News & World Report lists EMU as one of the “Best Colleges” in the regional south