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About Emory & Henry University

private liberal artsnearly open admissionssmall class sizesmasters level programs

Emory & Henry University is a private university in Emory, VA, known for its private liberal arts, nearly open admissions, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Emory & Henry University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 347 students each year. Emory & Henry University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Emory & Henry University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,004 per year; the sticker price of $52,865 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Emory & Henry University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Emory & Henry University

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Essay Strategy
Emory and Henry has a strong identity around civic engagement and community service, so use your essays and activity descriptions to show concrete ways you have contributed to your local community or worked toward a cause you care about.
Application Strategy
Emory and Henry sits in the heart of the Virginia Appalachian region and takes pride in its connections to that culture and landscape, so if you have ties to rural communities, outdoor life, or Appalachian heritage, mention them explicitly in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Emory & Henry University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$53k/yr$14.2k
30k-48k~$53k/yr$14.4k
48k-75k~$53k/yr$17.6k
75k-110k~$53k/yr$19.0k
110k+~$53k/yr$23.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

54%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,056
Undergrad Enrollment
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