Emory & Henry University

Key Highlights

• Founded in Southwest Virginia in 1836.
• Changed its name from Emory & Henry College to Emory & Henry University on August 1, 2024.
• Operates an Emory residential campus, a Health Sciences campus in Marion, and online or hybrid offerings.
• SACSCOC removed the university from Probation Good Cause on June 11, 2026.

Student Life & Environment

Emory & Henry describes itself as a residential institution, with more than 80% of students living on campus. Housing includes traditional halls, smaller houses, townhouses, and apartments, with coeducational, single-gender, and gender-inclusive arrangements represented across the system. Resident Advisors are assigned to residence halls, and students seeking to live off campus must apply for approval through Housing and Residence Life. First-year placement uses themed living communities, with many new students assigned to Elm, Hickory, or Wiley-Jackson halls. Campus participation extends beyond housing. The university lists more than 80 student organizations and groups, alongside student government, student media, Greek life, intramurals, club sports, community service, spiritual life, arts programming, and outdoor activities. Resources include academic advising, tutoring, disability support, counseling, a university health center, telehealth, campus safety, and career development. Dining operates through several campus locations and meal-plan choices. The university says vegetarian, vegan, allergen-conscious, and religious dietary needs are addressed, but students with specific requirements should confirm current menus and accommodation processes before enrolling. Varsity athletics, recreation facilities, the McGlothlin Center for the Arts, and Appalachian outdoor programming provide additional ways to participate.

Location & Surroundings

The principal campus is in Emory, a small community in Southwest Virginia’s Appalachian Highlands. Its rural setting is characterized by mountains, forests, and valleys rather than the amenities of a large city. The university grounds began on farmland near a natural spring in 1836, and the historic campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walking paths, a spring-fed pond, academic buildings, residence halls, arts spaces, and athletic facilities are integrated into the campus. The immediate Emory village has limited retail and food options, including the university bookstore and local gathering places identified by the institution. Students who want broader shopping, employment, entertainment, or transportation choices should investigate the surrounding region and whether they will need a car. The main campus has access to the Interstate 81 corridor, but applicants should not assume urban-style public transportation. A separate Health Sciences campus is located in Marion, Virginia. Graduate applicants in occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and related fields should evaluate Marion independently because their daily setting, facilities, parking, housing needs, and commute will differ from those of residential undergraduates in Emory.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026–2027, published full-time undergraduate tuition is $19,990 per year before scholarships and aid. The university separately lists $1,000 in academic fees for each of the fall and spring semesters; these fees include books through the learning-and-technology charge, activities, telehealth, and accident insurance. Course-specific and miscellaneous charges may apply. These figures concern undergraduate study and should not be applied to graduate health programs, which publish separate tuition and fee schedules. Annual 2026–2027 housing prices vary by building and occupancy. Listed double-room rates range from $5,870 to $8,360, while listed single-room rates range from $7,170 to $9,690. The default 19-meal plan is $7,200 annually; other eligible plans have different prices and restrictions. Students should build a budget from their actual room and meal choices and include personal, travel, health-insurance, and program costs. The university directs students seeking federal aid to file the FAFSA using school code 003709. Its Emory & Henry Promise may cover tuition with combined gift aid for qualifying new Virginia freshmen and transfers beginning in fall 2026, subject to residency, income, and Student Aid Index conditions. Career support is provided through the van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development. The university offers academic internships and cooperative work experiences for career exploration and on-the-job learning; students may pursue two to six internship credits in fall, spring, or summer. Career planning should nevertheless account for the institution’s rural location, transportation, field-specific licensing, and the fact that no current institution-wide salary or placement outcome was verified for this profile.