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Emory & Henry College, E&H, is a private four year liberal arts college in Emory, Virginia that was established in 1836. It occupies a sprawling 331 acre rural campus and offers programs at the bachelors degree level in art, science, humanities, and business administration.
Emory & Henry College students participate in division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The college sponsors teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The nickname of E&H athletics teams is the Wasps. Students who require financial assistance can take advantage of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships like the Patrick Henry or the John Emory Scholarships.
Emory, VA is home to Emory And Henry. Emory is a rural area. Students select the school partly because it is a United Methodist school. Emory And Henry is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Emory And Henry can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
Emory And Henry maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Emory And Henry has 1,026 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Emory And Henry offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Emory And Henry values student athletics, and belongs to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Emory And Henry College
1 Garnand Drive
Emory, VA 24327-0947
General Phone: (276) 944-4121
http://www.ehc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 50 | geography, American government and politics, economics, creative writing, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history courses, French studies, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 31 | English teaching, education, physical education teaching, music teaching, business teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business and Management | 23 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama, acting, stagecraft, directing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | community organization |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 0 | various music studies, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Emory And Henry in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Emory And Henry had a total enrollment of 1,026 students (899 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 66% |
| Tennessee | 13% |
| North Carolina | 12% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,131 | 817 | 72% | 242 | 30% |
| Men | 610 | 410 | 67% | 119 | 29% |
| Women | 521 | 407 | 78% | 123 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,860 |
| Room and board | $ 7,980 |
| Room charge | $ 3,930 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Emory And Henry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370900)
Emory And Henry has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $76,548 | 3 | $65,435 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $57,267 | 7 | $52,628 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $46,948 | 9 | $46,200 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,295 | 6 | $35,833 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $41,982 | 6 | $38,581 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $57,928 | 31 | $46,032 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
French Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emory And Henry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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