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
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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

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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