Overview
Enrollment
Located in the highlands of Southwest Virginia, Emory & Henry College occupies a rural 335-acre campus in the town of Emory, approximately 30 miles from the Tennessee border. Founded in 1836 as a Methodist-affiliated liberal arts institution, the college features Georgian and Greek Revival architecture across its historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains a liberal arts focus with notable programs in education, business, and health sciences, while also operating a School of Health Sciences campus in nearby Marion, Virginia. Emory & Henry provides traditional residential housing options with most students living in campus dormitories, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Wasps through the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Emory and Henry College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Emory and Henry College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#578 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#396 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#323 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1240 |
| ACT | 21/30 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $780 |
| Room and Board | $14,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,740 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| Business | 9% |
| History | 9% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Physical Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232025 IPEDS survey data for Emory and Henry College.
Current students may use the Emory and Henry College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025