Patrick Henry College
Patrick Henry College is a private university in Purcellville, Virginia, enrolling about 395 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 77.44% in federal reporting data. The published completion rate is about 73.86% for the cohort window reported to the Education Department.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,425
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.44% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 395 94.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.86%
- Average SAT Score: 1352
Patrick Henry College: what the data shows
Common questions about Patrick Henry College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Patrick Henry College?
Patrick Henry College is located in Purcellville, VA (ZIP 20132).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Patrick Henry College public or private?
Patrick Henry College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Patrick Henry College cost?
Published tuition: $28,425.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $113,700.
How hard is it to get into Patrick Henry College?
Admission rate: 77.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1352 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Patrick Henry College?
Total enrollment: 395 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Patrick Henry College?
150%-time completion rate: 73.86%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
How much debt do students have?
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Patrick Henry College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (71 completions)
- Social Sciences (27 completions)
- CIP 520601 (14 completions)
- CIP 290202 (10 completions)
- CIP 090401 (6 completions)
- CIP 239999 (6 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (6 completions)
- CIP 540101 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Patrick Henry College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.44%; completion rate 73.86%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$28,425
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Patrick Henry College was $28,425.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Patrick Henry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,700 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Patrick Henry College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Patrick Henry College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Patrick Henry College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27,922 | $27,922 | — |
| 2020 | $28,400 | $28,400 | — |
| 2021 | $28,425 | $28,425 | — |
| 2022 | $28,425 | $28,425 | — |
| 2023 | $28,425 | $28,425 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.44% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1352
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Patrick Henry College in 2024 is 395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.77% 100% Completion Time
73.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.77% of students graduating from Patrick Henry College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Patrick Henry College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Patrick Henry College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 Programs Reporting Data
Social Sciences: 27 completions
CIP 52.0601: 14 completions
CIP 29.0202: 10 completions
CIP 09.0401: 6 completions
CIP 23.9999: 6 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 6 completions
CIP 54.0101: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 71 completions
Most popular programs at Patrick Henry College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Patrick Henry College graduates.
About
Patrick Henry College is a private non-profit institution located in Purcellville, VA, offering 8 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 395 students. The admission rate is 77.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1352. The institution maintains a 73.86% graduation rate.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Purcellville, VA 20132
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Patrick Henry College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Patrick Henry College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $28,425 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Patrick Henry College?
The admission rate is 77.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Patrick Henry College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Patrick Henry College reports midpoint SAT about 1352 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What is the graduation rate at Patrick Henry College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Patrick Henry College?
Total enrollment is about 395 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Patrick Henry College public or private?
Patrick Henry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Purcellville, VA.
Is Patrick Henry College an HBCU?
No. Patrick Henry College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Patrick Henry College a tribal college?
No. Patrick Henry College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Patrick Henry College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Patrick Henry College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Is Patrick Henry College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Patrick Henry College: Non-Denominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.