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Emory & Henry University
Emory & Henry University says yes to 83.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $47,385 median earnings.
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Emory & Henry University anchors the college town of Emory, VA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $71,531 four years out. 38.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,078 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1240 — near the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Emory & Henry University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Emory & Henry University received 2,349 applications and admitted 2,262 (96.3%), with 339 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1240 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Emory & Henry University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Emory & Henry University compares
| Emory & Henry University | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.7% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,000 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,385 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
At $47,385, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,453). Look at Emory & Henry University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $39,000 regardless of where you're from. At Emory & Henry University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,078 — Emory & Henry University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
56.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Emory & Henry University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Emory & Henry University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,531 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,877 |
| Psychology, General | $42,940 |
Median earnings for these 3 Emory & Henry University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,385 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Emory & Henry University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Emory & Henry University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Emory & Henry University's acceptance rate?
96.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,262 admitted from 2,349 applicants.
How much does Emory & Henry University cost?
At Emory & Henry University, published tuition is $39,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Emory & Henry University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Emory & Henry University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,385 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Hampton University — 62.3% admitted
- Hollins University — 68% admitted
- James Madison University — 71.5% admitted
- University of Mary Washington — 79.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.