Emory & Henry University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Emory & Henry University is a private nonprofit institution located in Emory, Virginia with approximately 1,078 undergraduate students enrolled. Emory & Henry University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,061 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $45,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Emory & Henry University is a private university in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus comprises 335 acres (1.36 km2) of Washington County, which is part of the Appalachian highlands of Southwest Virginia. Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Southwest Virginia. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges but was placed on probation in June 2025 because of concerns about the institution's finances.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 96% acceptance rate and a reasonable net price of ~$20,600/year make this accessible, but a 54% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish — a real red flag worth asking admissions about directly. The recent SACSCOC accreditation probation (as of June 2025) adds meaningful uncertainty, and median earnings of $45,000 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low typical debt of $18,460 softens that concern somewhat. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, historic liberal arts community in rural Southwest Virginia and have a clear plan for staying engaged — but go in with eyes open.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,078 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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