School Notes Overview:
- Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry is the oldest college in Southwest Virginia. It is also one of the few colleges in the South to have operated more than 160 years under the same name and with the same affiliation: the United Methodist Church. Today, Emory & Henry is a vibrant, refreshing liberal arts college comprised of young men and women from around the world. Our students gain insight into global issues and politics, a knowledge of how society is shaped and governed, and a realization that they can affect positive change in their world.
School Overview:
Emory And Henry College
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| County | Washington County, VA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 897 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 63 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 39 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,101 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 723 students | |
| Tuition | 23860 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 37% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,337 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 67% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,248 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 98% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $12,558 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 68% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $6,930 | |
School Notes:
- Students complete a required liberal arts core curriculum that spans four years and emphasizes a global perspective on history, literature, and culture. Student participation is promoted through writing assignments, discussion, and an active approach to thinking and reasoning.
- More than 50 extra and co-curricular clubs and organizations are active on Emory & Henry's campus, including student media and student government, academic and interest groups, honor societies, performance groups, religious organizations, an active outdoor club and fraternities and sororities.
- Our campus encompasses 331 pristine acres in the village of Emory, Virginia, in the Virginia Highlands, one-half mile off Interstate 81 (exit 26) and 40 minutes from a major regional airport. The campus is within view of Virginia's two highest peaks, Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, and is near the historic town of Abingdon, Virginia, home of the renowned Barter Theatre. Also within easy driving distance is the metropolitan Tri-Cities region of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Take our video tour.
- Emory & Henry College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
- Profile last updated: 11/04/2008.
In the News:
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Feature Photo (Martinsville Bulletin)
posted on June 3, 2011 at 09:34:28 am
Magna Vista’s Nick Iacobucci recently committed to play football at Emory and Henry College. A safety, Iacobucci finished his senior season with 47 solo stops, 23 assisted tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions on the way to a first-team all-Piedmont District nod. -
Robbins, NC student named to the dean's list at Emory and Henry College (Asheboro Courier-Tribune)
posted on May 25, 2011 at 03:28:57 pm
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Emory and Henry College graduates 200 at commencement (Bristol Herald Courier)
posted on May 11, 2011 at 03:11:37 pm
Emory & Henry College graduated some 200 students Saturday, May 7, during commencement exercises held on the south lawn of the E&H Memorial Chapel. -
New Call Center For Tornado Victims (WCYB 5 Tri-Cities)
posted on May 9, 2011 at 09:14:59 pm
The Volunteer Center in Washington County, Virginia is transitioning from Emory and Henry College to a new call center. -
Covenant Takes Double Header Win Over Emory & Henry (The Chattanoogan)
posted on February 20, 2011 at 04:20:41 pm
Covenant won its double header against Emory and Henry College by 13-3 and 12-0 scores on Saturday afternoon. In the first game, strikeouts and big hits helped the Scots win. The second game, home runs and a combined shutout from the pitching staff helped the Scots improve to 4-0.
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