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Emory & Henry College
  • 4 Year
  • EMORY, VA
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Emory & Henry College
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • EMORY, VA
  • 250 reviews
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    Emory & Henry College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    90%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    76%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,950 / year
    Poll
    58%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 12 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 24 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,225 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Hometown Express
      67%
    • The special lunch bar
      25%
    • Anything from home cooked to a sushi bar
      8%
    25%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 16 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 11 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      36%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      45%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      9%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      9%

    Safety

    Safety
    C
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 16 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 8 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      75%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      25%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      42%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      33%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      9%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      48%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      43%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Homecoming
      67%
    • Spring Formal
      33%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      16%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      42%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      21%
    • Parties? What parties?
      21%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Halloween
      38%
    • ABX Air Band
      31%
    • Homecoming
      15%
    • We don't party
      15%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    14%
    Women in Sororities
    21%
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 17 responses
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