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Known for business — close-knit campus
Emory & Henry University is a private rural institution in Emory, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1171.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,385 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,591.
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News & Alerts
Emory & Henry University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1171
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,460
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (49)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
- •69% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The painting is dated 1838 and is housed at Emory Henry College.
- •The foundation for Wiley Hall was laid on September 30, 1836.
- •The board of trustees hired Charles Collins as the institution's first president (1838–1852), with classes beginning in the spring of 1838 with 60 students enrolled.
- •The college closed in April 1861 during the Civil War and was commandeered by the Confederate States of America in 1862, operating as a hospital until 1865.
- •The hospital was the setting of Lieutenant Smith's murder on October 7, 1864, by Champ Ferguson.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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