Eastern Mennonite University raised its tuition by 2.5% for the 2022-23 school year, as revealed in the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year not-for-profit institution paid $40,990 this year, an increase of $1,000 from the $39,990 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 68% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Virginia, while about 27% come from other states and 5% are international students.
Data indicates that 98% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Eastern Mennonite University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 192 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $5.8 million, and 123 students secured student loans exceeding $1.1 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 764 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $22.4 million. Additionally, 494 students obtained $3.6 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 63 | 31% | $562,181 | $8,924 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 126 | 62% | $538,380 | $4,273 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 192 | 95% | $4.7 million | $24,510 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 192 | 95% | $5.8 million | $30,242 |
| Federal student loans | 120 | 59% | $676,202 | $5,635 |
| Other student loans | 24 | 12% | $404,337 | $16,847 |
| Student loan aid | 123 | 61% | $1.1 million | $8,785 |
| Total student aid | 199 | 98% | $6.9 million | $34,607 |
