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Emory and Henry College Admission Requirements

Emory, Virginia

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Chances of getting into Emory and Henry College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
87%
Admission Difficulty for Emory and Henry College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Emory and Henry College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Emory and Henry College is 87%.  It ranks #27 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Emory and Henry College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,971 out of 2,260 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 65 percent on standardized admission tests. Emory and Henry College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Emory and Henry College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Emory and Henry College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1060 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Emory and Henry College.

Emory and Henry College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
960-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
72%
SAT Scores for Emory and Henry College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 960
SAT Scores for Emory and Henry College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1060

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Emory and Henry College?

Emory and Henry College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Emory and Henry College score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 960-1150.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Emory and Henry College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >93%
1055 to 1150 Avg + 87%-93%
960 to 1055 Avg - 78%-87%
865 to 960 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 865 Low <65%
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Emory and Henry College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
40%
ACT Scores for Emory and Henry College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Emory and Henry College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Emory and Henry College?

Emory and Henry College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Emory and Henry College regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Emory and Henry College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >93%
21 to 24 Avg + 87%-93%
18 to 21 Avg - 78%-87%
15 to 18 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 15 Low <65%
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Emory and Henry College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Emory and Henry College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Emory and Henry College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Emory and Henry College was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #25 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Emory and Henry College accepts 87% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Emory and Henry College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Emory and Henry College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,199 1,061 2,260
Accepted 1,086 885 1,971
Acceptance Rate 91% 83% 87%
Enrolled 180 210 390
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 24% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emory and Henry College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Emory and Henry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Emory and Henry College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Emory and Henry College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Emory and Henry College prefer SAT or ACT?

72% of students submit their SAT scores to Emory and Henry College. 40% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Emory and Henry College?

87% of those who apply are granted admission to Emory and Henry College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Emory and Henry College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1150. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Emory and Henry College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 40% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.