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Emory & Henry College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 933
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Emory, Virginia, Emory & Henry College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Emory & Henry College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Emory & Henry College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Emory & Henry College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Emory & Henry College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Emory & Henry College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,165

Cost of attendance at Emory & Henry College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,165

Cost of attendance at Emory & Henry College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Emory & Henry College received on average $31,902 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,902
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 123 52% $5,220 $642,035
Other Federal Grant 123 52% $5,480 $674,035
State Grant/Scholarships 148 63% $3,400 $503,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 235 100% $26,893 $6,319,772
Total Grant & Scholarships 235 100% $31,902 $7,497,007

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Emory & Henry College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Emory & Henry College students is 50.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.3%.

50.7%

  • asian 100.0% 4 students
  • African American 30.0% 12 students
  • white 57.4% 117 students
  • unknown 37.5% 9 students
  • hispanic 37.5% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football South Atlantic Conference
  • Baseball South Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball South Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Emory & Henry College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emory & Henry College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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