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Emory & Henry University

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Emory, VA

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Located in Emory, VA, Emory & Henry University is a private small school with roughly 1,078 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $71,531/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1051–1223
ACT range20–26
Undergrads1,078
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$52,854
4-year grad rate55%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,385

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans59%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$71,531/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$45,877/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,940/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity997
Typical room charge$7,200
Typical board charge$6,600

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Emory & Henry University's acceptance rate?

Emory & Henry University in Emory, VA admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Emory & Henry University?

Admitted students at Emory & Henry University typically score between 1051–1223 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Emory & Henry University?

Admitted students at Emory & Henry University typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Emory & Henry University cost?

Emory & Henry University's total cost of attendance is reported at $52,854 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Emory & Henry University?

Emory & Henry University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Emory & Henry University require students to live on campus?

No -- Emory & Henry University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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