C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Patrick Henry College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Purcellville, Virginia 20132

🌐 https://www.phc.edu/

Patrick Henry College — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $28,400

Patrick Henry College campus, Purcellville, VA. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. DebateLord assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 65%

Outcomes

B+

79/100

Affordability

31/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

87/100

Prestige

25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

408

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

82%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Patrick Henry College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

73.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,352

Average SAT

Median ACT

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Patrick Henry College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $901,146
Avg rent near campus: $3,100/mo — vs ~$556/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25414 (3.6% cap, Charles Town)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$28,400	$28,400
Room	$5,000
Board	$6,020
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$40,445	$40,445

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

16%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Political Science and Government, General 27 grads/yr Business/Managerial Economics 14 grads/yr Strategic Intelligence 10 grads/yr English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 6 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 grads/yr Journalism 6 grads/yr History, General 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Patrick Henry College's top programs commonly pursue.

Political scientists

$139k/yr 6,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Political science teachers, postsecondary

$95k/yr 21,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Economics teachers, postsecondary

$120k/yr 15,800 jobs

Economists

$115k/yr 17,600 jobs

Financial risk specialists

$106k/yr 60,500 jobs

Student Demographics

408

Total Students

46%

Women

91%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%

Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%

25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Patrick Henry College?

Patrick Henry College has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Patrick Henry College?

Tuition at Patrick Henry College is $28,400 for in-state students and $28,400 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Patrick Henry College?

The graduation rate at Patrick Henry College is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Patrick Henry College a good school?

Patrick Henry College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Patrick Henry College?

Patrick Henry College has a total enrollment of 408 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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