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Patrick Henry College

Patrick Henry College is a small, private institution located in Purcellville, va. Founded in 2000, Patrick Henry College offers undergraduate degrees in 8 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 376 undergraduates
cost $28,425
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Admissions

Will I get into Patrick Henry College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.9%
SAT score average 1356
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Patrick Henry College is known for one of its top majors: Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Military and Protective Services
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
Political Science and Government
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Journalism
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
History

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,425
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,020
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $500
Cost of attendance* $40,445
Financial aid package $13,641
Estimated cost $26,804 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,425
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,020
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $500
Cost of attendance* $40,445
Financial aid package $13,641
Estimated cost $26,804 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Patrick Henry College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 376, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

409

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Patrick Henry College, students love their Eden Troupe (drama club). Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 10 Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132
phone 540-338-1776
address https://www.phc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Eden troupe (drama club)

Student government

Moot court

Mock trial

The herald (student publication)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Patrick Henry College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Patrick Henry College?

Patrick Henry College is located in Purcellville, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Patrick Henry College? 

The acceptance rate for Patrick Henry College is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Patrick Henry College?

The average high school GPA for Patrick Henry College students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Patrick Henry College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Patrick Henry College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $161,780.

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