Emory & Henry College
P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327-0947
Founded in 1836 by the
United Methodist Church, Emory & Henry
college is the oldest
college in Southwest
Virginia. This
liberal arts college's curriculum spans dozens of programs of study, including interdisciplinary programs that allow students to create a more specialized major.
The core
liberal arts curriculum spans four years and emphasizes a global perspective on history, literature, and culture, and promotes student participation through writing assignments, discussion, thinking, and reasoning.
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.
Quick Facts:
The student-to-teacher ratio is about 11:1 with an average class size of 14.
About 98% of all students receive financial aid, most of those receiving need-based aid.
Emory & Henry sponsors a variety of art events including exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and lectures.
Emory & Henry competes in NCAA Division III and is a member of Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Intercollegiate teams include soccer, football, basketball, cross country, and more.
There are more than 50 clubs and organizations on campus, including student government, honor societies, performance groups, religious organizations, fraternities and sororities, and many others.
Residence hall housing is guaranteed all four years of attendance and includes flexible meal plans, high-speed internet access, and basic cable.
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