Emory & Henry University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Emory, VA
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,311

Location Emory, Virginia
Website emoryhenry.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the highlands of Southwest Virginia, Emory & Henry College occupies a rural 335-acre campus in the town of Emory, approximately 30 miles from the Tennessee border. Founded in 1836 as a Methodist-affiliated liberal arts institution, the college features Georgian and Greek Revival architecture across its historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains a liberal arts focus with notable programs in education, business, and health sciences, while also operating a School of Health Sciences campus in nearby Marion, Virginia. Emory & Henry provides traditional residential housing options with most students living in campus dormitories, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Wasps through the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Emory & Henry University is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Emory & Henry University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1051/1223
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/26
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,000

Costs for Emory & Henry University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,000
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$14,648
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,900
Total One Year Cost		$56,548

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Emory & Henry University are Social Sciences, Business, and History. 20% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in Business, and 9% in History.