Emory & Henry University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With an 84% admit rate, Emory & Henry is reachable for many students, so use the testing policy strategically rather than automatically. If your GPA is near the 3.5 average, aim for an ACT around 26 or higher before submitting; below that, test-optional may serve you better.
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Emory & Henry University facts and stats
Emory & Henry University enrolls 1,084 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Emory & Henry has a freshman retention rate of 66% and a 6-year graduation rate of 56%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Emory, VA
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Key Emory & Henry University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Emory & Henry, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 15 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines, aim for an October retake at the latest so your scores have time to arrive, especially if superscoring could improve your application.
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What you'll actually pay
Emory & Henry is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $36,650, and 81% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $21,378, giving many applicants a meaningful scholarship opportunity.
Emory & Henry’s total cost of attendance is about $51,298, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 81% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $34,462. Merit scholarships are a significant part of the aid picture, averaging $21,378. Graduates leave with an average debt of $19,375.
Student life at Emory & Henry University
78% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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