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Patrick Henry Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 41%

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

One of the notable aspects of Patrick Henry Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Patrick Henry Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Patrick Henry Community College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Patrick Henry Community College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Patrick Henry Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,720

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,723

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Patrick Henry Community College received on average $5,929 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.

$5,929
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 211 63% $4,562 $962,542
Other Federal Grant 246 74% $4,787 $1,177,523
State Grant/Scholarships 120 36% $2,525 $303,027
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $552 $1,657
Total Grant & Scholarships 250 75% $5,929 $1,482,207

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Patrick Henry Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Community College students is 40.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.6%.

40.7%

  • asian 25.0% 2 students
  • African American 33.8% 24 students
  • white 45.7% 118 students
  • hispanic 36.2% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 13.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Patrick Henry Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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