Emory and Henry College

10 Interesting Facts about Emory & Henry College

1. Emory & Henry College is a private liberal arts college located in Emory, Virginia, United States.
2. It was founded in 1836 and is the oldest institution of higher education in Southwest Virginia.
3. Emory & Henry College offers undergraduate programs in a variety of fields, including arts and sciences, business, education, and health sciences.
4. The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 11:1, ensuring small class sizes and close interactions between students and faculty members.
5. The campus of Emory & Henry College spans over 330 acres and features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Wiley Hall Fine Arts Center and the McGlothlin Center for the Arts.
6. The college’s athletic teams, known as the Wasps, compete in NCAA Division III as part of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
7. Emory & Henry College places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, offering internships, research opportunities, and community engagement programs to enhance students’ academic experiences.
8. Notable alumni of Emory & Henry College include Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet Henry Taylor and former Virginia Governor Gerald L. Baliles.
9. The college is known for its commitment to service and social justice, with a strong focus on community engagement and leadership development.
10. Emory & Henry College values sustainability and environmental stewardship, implementing various initiatives to promote a greener campus and sustainable practices.

Tuition & Fee

All programs

Accounting
Donning of the Kente Graduation Stoles
African-American Studies
Animal skeleton
Animal Science
Access to the AT in Damascus
Appalachian Studies
Analyst working with Business Analytics and Data Management System on computer to make report
Applied Data Analysis
Concentration
Art student working
Art
Tracks: Studio, Graphic Design
Biology student
Biology
Illustration of hand drawing a chart in front of cartoon gears
Business Administration
Tracks: Leadership, International Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Project based learning
Chemistry
Track: Applied Health Science
Students in a Civic Innovation class.
Civic Innovation
Design
Creative Communication
Illustration of graph chart
Economics
Teacher in a classroom with students
Education–Teacher Preparation
Virginia State-Approved Teacher Preparation Programs
E&H Engineering student
Engineering Science
books
English
Tracks: Literature, Literature & Creative Writing, Pre-Professional Publishing, Pre-Professional Library & Information Technology, Creative Writing
E&H students plating cabbages
Environmental Studies
Tracks: Policy, Science
Emory & Henry College launches new major in Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine Assisted Therapy
Learn about the Equine Studies degree and competitive riding teams. Join the E&H Equine Program Dec. 17 for a virtual open house.
Equine Studies
Young man having a DEXA scan with Dr. Kilbourne
Exercise Science
Tracks: Clinical Health Professions, Fitness & Wellness
Students building a boat.
Geography
Health & Human Performance students
Health & Human Performance
Statues of John Emory & Patrick Henry
History
E&H students visit the Notre Dame Cathedral in France
International Studies
Justice Scales and books and wooden gavel on table. Justice concept
Justice & the Legal System
Mathematics professor
Mathematics
E&H Media and Communication students filming with camera
Media and Communication
Two E&H ROTC students with American and Virginia flags
Military Science
Four and Two-year Programs, Minor
E&H music students (choir)
Music
Some say it’s a calling. See the programs we have to offer.
Nursing
BSN Programs: Pre-licensure, RN to BSN
Social movement art
Peace & Social Justice Studies
bookshelf
Philosophy
Inside view of the Calliopean Room in Byars Hall.
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics
Physics student
Physics
Moot Court presenters
Politics, Law, and International Relations
Tracks: Political Science, Law & Politics
Engineering tool and blueprint
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Professional
CNA Students taking Blood pressure
Pre-Health/Pre-Med
Pre-Professional
Real Estate concept judge gavel / lawyer with auction hammer.
Pre-Law
Pre-Professional
Anna Hill working at the with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) Remote Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) on a Nativ…
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Professional
Abstract illustration of the human mind
Psychology
E&H Memorial Chapel in winter
Religior
Backpackers walk on the Appalachian Trail
Semester-A-Trail
Outdoor Program
Special Study Opportunity
Crowd of students
Sociology
Tracks: Health & Human Services, Inequality
A soccer ball alone on a field
Sport Management
Prospective students interested in Theatre can join us on Feb. 19 for an exciting day of learning more about the program and auditioning …
Theatre
Tracks: Dance, Directing & Stage Management, Musical Theatre, Performance, Production & Design
Four women stand together in front of a building, smiling.
Women & Gender Studies
E&H students at a recent Global Street Party
World Languages
Track: Hispanic Studies
Graduate & Doctoral Programs
Counselor and patient
New Program
Addiction Counseling (MS-AC)
Cover of the new book.
American History (MA ED)
Our program is committed to advocating for social justice, confronting issues of power and privilege, and engaging in self-reflection and…
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS-CMHC)
Holly Britt current M.Ed. student presents her Action Research at the B.G. Raines Forum.
Education–Professional Studies (M ED)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Nursing at Emory & Henry
Starting Fall 2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master’s Degree
Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Adult/Gerotology with Nurse Educator
OT Students Lab
Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Doctoral Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in class
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Doctoral Program
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

905 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

51