Emory & Henry College Acceptance Rate
Emory, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,349
- Admitted
- 2,262
- Yield
- 15%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Emory & Henry College's acceptance rate has risen from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,471 to 2,349 (+60%) over that period.
Its 96.3% rate makes Emory & Henry College more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Emory & Henry College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,471 | 1,055 | 71.7% | 284 |
| 2015–16 | 1,456 | 1,112 | 76.4% | 304 |
| 2016–17 | 1,455 | 1,017 | 69.9% | 284 |
| 2017–18 | 1,426 | 1,030 | 72.2% | 253 |
| 2018–19 | 1,660 | 1,154 | 69.5% | 268 |
| 2019–20 | 1,646 | 1,203 | 73.1% | 271 |
| 2020–21 | 1,781 | 1,343 | 75.4% | 235 |
| 2021–22 | 2,260 | 1,971 | 87.2% | 390 |
| 2022–23 | 2,288 | 2,216 | 96.9% | 347 |
| 2023–24 | 2,349 | 2,262 | 96.3% | 339 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,372 | 1,327 | 96.7% |
| Men | 941 | 901 | 95.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–30 | 12% |
How Emory & Henry compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Emory & Henry College's acceptance rate?
Emory & Henry College's acceptance rate is 96.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,262 admitted of 2,349 applicants).
Is Emory & Henry College test optional?
Emory & Henry College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Emory & Henry College?
Emory & Henry College received 2,349 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,262.
What SAT score do you need for Emory & Henry College?
Admitted students at Emory & Henry College typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Emory & Henry College getting harder to get into?
Emory & Henry College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ehc.edu/.