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"Emory & Henry is a case study in the parable of the talents. It does more for its human material—and thus comparatively for society—than do the three most selective institutions in the same state of Virginia.... Emory & Henry doubles the talents of most of the kids it gets, and contributes to their moral development as well."
-Loren Pope
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CHARACTER |
- Emory & Henry is a transformative academic community. Our education
is distinguished by progress – sometimes sudden, sometimes gradual
– toward an expanded sense of personal potential and an enlightened
sense of civic responsibility. This transformation, this increase
in excellence, is the foundation of our campus culture. Its impact
is lasting and profound.
- Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry is the oldest institution of
higher education in southwest Virginia. It is named for Bishop John
Emory, an eminent Methodist church leader when the College was founded,
and Patrick Henry, a renowned patriot of the American Revolution and
Virginia's first governor. The two men represent what we believe are
the foundations for successful lives: active faith and civic virtue.
- Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Emory & Henry
is a four-year liberal arts college.
- This tree-filled campus encompasses 331 pristine acres of rolling
hills in and around the academic village of Emory, Virginia. Located
in the Virginia highlands, the campus is within easy driving distance
of the historic town of Abingdon and the tri-cities region of Bristol,
Johnson City, and Kingsport.
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WORTH NOTING |
- Dr. Teresa Keller received the 2010 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
given by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia.
- Emory & Henry professors have won 12 state and national teaching
awards in the past 21 years. When adjusted for the size of the institution,
that record is unmatched by any other college or university in Virginia.
- Emory & Henry ranks among the top colleges and universities
from across the nation in the percentage of alumni who give back to
the College.
- The Washington Monthly ranks Emory & Henry College at No. 21 in their annual list of the top 30 liberal arts colleges and universities in the nation for 2010
- Across the curriculum, E&H professors prepare students by encouraging
research and providing them with research opportunities that most
college students do not receive until graduate school.
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ENROLLMENT |
- Just over 1,000 students, equally divided between men and women
- 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Students are from 24 states and 10 foreign countries and one territory.
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FACULTY & ACADEMICS |
- Emory & Henry professors are among the best in the nation. Six
times in the last 18 years, Emory & Henry has been represented
by The Carnegie Foundation Virginia Professor of the Year Award—more
than any other college or university in Virginia.
- Five E&H professors have won the Virginia Outstanding Faculty
Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia.
- Dr. Samir Saliba, a professor of political science, was selected
as the U.S. Professor of the Year from among professors at United
Methodist colleges and universities.
- With a 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Emory & Henry professors
have a tradition of working closely with students to help them increase
in excellence.
- Emory & Henry students participate in a wide variety of study
abroad programs, experiencing cultures and people. Emory & Henry
helps students prepare for these experiences through language study,
including Chinese and Arabic, and with courses offered through a comprehensive
international studies program and an international studies and business
program.
- Some of Emory & Henry’s distinctive programs include psychology
and biology, which have excelled in the quality of research conducted
by students and the number of students attending graduate and medical
schools; mass communications, which attracts students interested in
a wide variety of communications fields; public policy and community
service, which offers a degree for students interested in community
leadership, development and organization; and theatre, which provides
a unique collaboration between the college and the nationally renowned
professional theater, Barter Theatre.
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TUITION & FEES |
- 2010-11 Tuition Fee: $26,000
- 2010-11 Comprehensive Fee: $34,560
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CAMPUS LIFE |
- Emory & Henry students are devoted to improving the world through service. The emphasis goes beyond traditional acts of volunteerism to engaging in the hard work of building communities, developing policy initiatives, writing community development grants, advocating for migrant farm workers, and conducting community-needs assessments.
- For the outdoor enthusiast, the area surrounding Emory & Henry is a mecca, with some of the nation's best biking, hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, and whitewater rafting.
- Research, debate and discussion are central to the Emory & Henry experience. Students delve into issues not only in the classroom, but also through a wide variety of campus-wide lectures, forums, theatre productions, and exhibits. Students are exposed to a large number of nationally renowned intellectuals, writers, artists, and musicians through the Lyceum program.
- 70% of students participate in an intercollegiate, intramural, or club sport. Many others use the modern athletic facilities to keep in shape.
- Emory & Henry boasts a dynamic, challenging liberal arts program that prepares students for vocations while helping them to understand complex social and political issues, and to interpret contemporary ethical issues.
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ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS |
- Average SAT composite score: 1031
- Average ACT composite score: 22
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