Overview
Named for Methodist Bishop John Emory and Founding Father Patrick Henry, Emory & Henry College is a liberal arts college in the southwest Virginia Highlands. Emory & Henry offers bachelor’s degrees in 37 academic fields of study as well as an honors program. All Emory & Henry academic programs are project based and students are encouraged to engage in research, creative works, and community service. For recreation, the Emory & Henry Outdoor Program provides an introduction to hiking, rock climbing, and canoeing in the surrounding Appalachian area.
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$18,593
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1077
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $35,280 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $35,280 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$31,643
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,062
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,683
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
48%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3841
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,062
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$19,949,360
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,734,138
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,247
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,427
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,738
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2288
Students Applied
76%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
45
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | December 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1077
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,358
Total Number of Undergrads
1,082
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
75
Faculty Overview
0
100
85%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
62
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
76%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
78%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wasps
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
South Atlantic Conference
Total Male Athletes
246
Total Female Athletes
113
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Emory & Henry University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,000
Top 5 Cities
Johnson City
Roanoke
Washington
University Of Richmond
Knoxville
Top 5 Employers
Emory and Henry College
Virginia Tech
Eastman Chemical Company
Wells Fargo
Virginia Highlands Community College
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingEmory & Henry College (yes, it's an ampersand!) is a small liberal arts college nestled in Appalachia. With less than 1,000 students, there is a tight community feel that is difficult to find at other colleges. The college prides itself on its community involvement and service which is incorporated in extracurricular activities and in the classroom. Emory & Henry has some of the best professors in country and they demonstrate their capabilities consistently. Leaving Emory & Henry after graduating will be the hardest thing for students to do.
Lauren from Manassas, VA
i love this school because it is a small college located in the appalachia part of virginia. its very exclusion and the class sizes range from 6 to 24 people, which is relatively small compared to most colleges, but the one on one attention is great and i feel that i learn more here than i would ever learn anywhere else. the professors love to be your best friend and they are always welling to help and have one on one sessions with you!
Jody from Fort Belvoir, VA
Emory and Henry College is a great place to get an education. It is a small Liberal Arts College in rural Virginia. The faculty challenge students daily to become a better person, student, and productive worker in the career path they are choosing.
Devan from Castlewood, VA
Since coming to this college two years ago, I have learned so many things that have changed my world perspective. From the small class sizes (ranging from thirty to six; possibly even lower in some senior level classes) which offers a unique one-on-one type of learning, to the extra-curricular lyceums (lectures) offered in a variety of subjects almost every night, this college has opened my eyes to a brand new way of seeing things.
John from Powell, TN
The class sizes are small and the professors are intelligent and easy to work with. There are plenty of opportunities for study sessions with a student instructor, and the professors are available outside of class for additional help. Instructors also demonstrate good depth of knowledge and enjoyment of the subject.
Victoria from Marion, NC
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