Campus & Student Life at Emory and Henry College

Home to about 956 undergraduates in 2020, Emory & Henry College is a small, private college located in Emory, Virginia. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Emory & Henry College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Emory & Henry College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Emory & Henry College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Emory and Henry College is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

Emory & Henry College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Emory & Henry College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Emory & Henry College Disability Services.

Emory & Henry College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Emory & Henry College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Emory & Henry College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Emory and Henry College

Emory & Henry College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Emory and Henry College

Emory & Henry College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 956 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 905 (94.7%). Part-time attendance was 51 (5.3%).

Emory and Henry College is Ranked #887 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Emory & Henry College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Emory & Henry College #887 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Emory & Henry College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Emory & Henry College Diversity Guide.

Emory and Henry College Competes in the NCAA

Emory & Henry College has a total of 363 student athletes, 265 men and 98 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Emory and Henry College Athletics