First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | July 13, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: emoryhenry.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Emory & Henry University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 MATH 152 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 105 BIOL 117 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 111 CHEM 112 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS elective | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 111 HIST 111 or HIST 112 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 102 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 161 |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 MATH 152 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 105 BIOL 117 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 111 CHEM 112 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS elective | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 111 HIST 111 or HIST 112 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 102 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 161 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIMT 120 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 152 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 151 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 141 HIST 163 elective | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVS 100 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS elective | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 121 HIST 121 or elective | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG 111 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 101 | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 221 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 152 | |
| Art 2D Design | 4 | ART 111 | |
| Art 3D Design | 4 | ART 112 | |
| Art Drawing | 4 | ART 151 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POLS elective | |
| Computer Science B | 3 | CIMT 140 | |
| English Language- Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 | |
| English Literature- Composition | 3 | ENGL elective ENGL 101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRCH 101 | |
| French Literature | 3 | FRCH 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRMN 101 | |
| Government and Politics- US | 4 | POLS 103 | |
| International English Language | 3 | ENGL elective | |
| Latin | 3 | Language elective | |
| Latin | 3 | Language elective | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 202 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 201 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 124 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 102 |
Source: emoryhenry.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 11 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Sociology | 7 |
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| General Studies | 3 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 |
| Musical Theatre | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Acting | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Chemistry, Other | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Equestrian
ROTC
Army
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), armyrotc.army.mil · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
313,876 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tri-Cities (TRI)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.8 of 20
Elevation
2,117 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
10.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- East Tennessee State University44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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