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Emory & Henry University

Emory & Henry University

Emory, VA · Rural · 1,078 students
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$19,061
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$47,385
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the Appalachian Highlands of Southwest Virginia, Emory & Henry University is a historic private institution renowned for connecting liberal arts traditions with robust professional programs in health sciences, education, business, and equestrian studies. The university distinguishes itself through its nationally recognized equestrian riding center, an advanced School of Health Sciences campus in nearby Marion, and an enduring ethos of public service anchored by the Appalachian Center for Civic Life. Student life is tight-knit and active, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding mountains, NCAA Division II athletics, and immersive community-based learning.

Wikipedia:Emory & Henry University is a private university in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus lies on 335 acres (1.36 km2) of Washington County, which is part of the Appalachian highlands of Southwest Virginia. Founded in 1836, EHU is the oldest institution of higher learning in Southwest Virginia. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Location
Emory, VA, 24327-0947 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
180 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$39,000
Housing & food (on campus)$14,648
Cost of attendance$37,740
Average net price$19,061
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,000
Housing & food (on campus)$14,648
Cost of attendance$37,740
Average net price$19,061
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.emoryhenry.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Emory & Henry University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$19,990
Housing$7,650
Food$7,200
Personal expenses$1,500
Transportation$1,400
Total of the above$37,740
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,246
$30–48k
$14,430
$48–75k
$17,622
$75–110k
$19,029
$110k+
$23,418
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 33% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,448
10 yrs after entry$47,385
Debt
Median at graduation$26,332
Monthly payment$279
Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$27k
90th percentile$35,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1135
R 548–640 · M 503–583
SAT middle 50%: 1051–1223
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$53,147
Independent
5%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
3%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
13%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Co-ed
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,448
After 10 yrs
$47,385
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness46
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Communication and Media Studies13
Biology, General13
Psychology, General12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Political Science and Government11
History9
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8
Sociology8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6
Chemistry5
Economics5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5
Accounting and Related Services5
Mathematics4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$111M
Full-time faculty
97%
Faculty salary
$7,819/mo
Teaching spend
$14,596
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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