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Emory & Henry University

Emory, Virginia 24327-0947

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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.

Established
1836
Motto
Macte Virtute
Mascot
Wasp
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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96%Acceptance
1171SAT Avg
1,107Students
12:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$47,385Earnings 10yr
$20,591Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Emory & Henry University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1171

Reading & Writing
530630
Math
500610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2130

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1171

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,280
Room & Board$14,360
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,311
Average Net Price$20,591
Median Debt at Graduation$26,332
Monthly Payment (10yr)$279

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,348
$30–48K$20,308
$48–75K$19,781
$75–110K$21,071
$110K+$23,722

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,591

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

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

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,107
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 12%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.8%
Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,448
8 Years$44,974
10 Years$47,385

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,200
Men
$48,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#21

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
120 mi(208 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
191 mi(331 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
229 mi(397 min)

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