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Patrick Henry College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 295
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Purcellville, Virginia, Patrick Henry College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Patrick Henry College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Patrick Henry College is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Patrick Henry College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Patrick Henry College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,425

Cost of attendance at Patrick Henry College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,425

Cost of attendance at Patrick Henry College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Patrick Henry College received on average $13,947 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,947
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 73 95% $13,947 $1,018,103
Total Grant & Scholarships 73 95% $13,947 $1,018,103

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Patrick Henry College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Patrick Henry College students is 71.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.0%.

71.0%

  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 72.2% 39 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 83.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

Patrick Henry College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Patrick Henry College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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