Acceptance Rate
77%
Avg. SAT
1420
75th percentile
“Small Virginia liberal arts college famous for its championship debate team and government-focused majors.”
Purcellville, VA
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Patrick Henry College opened its doors in 2000 in Purcellville, Virginia, with a mission to prepare students for leadership through classical education. You'll find a tight-knit community of about 400 undergraduates on a compact campus, where motivated learners who enjoy seminar discussions and public speaking thrive. The school's personality revolves around intellectual rigor and civic engagement, drawing many homeschool graduates seeking a structured environment.
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Students dive into majors like government, journalism, and strategic intelligence, with coursework emphasizing classical texts, rhetoric, and policy analysis. Classrooms feature small seminars where you'll debate ideas directly with professors, fostering close mentorship in a teaching-focused setting. The standout debate and mock trial programs integrate into the curriculum, giving you competitive edge, though the limited number of majors means fewer options for specialized fields like engineering.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
425 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
White
46%
Black / African American
<1%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
45%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Purcellville, VA
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Campus life centers on all-residential living in single-sex dorms, with daily chapel, formal dinners, and weekend events keeping things structured and communal. A typical week mixes classes, debate practice, and D.C. internships, creating a focused vibe rather than a sprawling party scene. Purcellville offers a quiet small-town feel with nearby hiking, but the rural location means you'll commute an hour to urban excitement in Washington.
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
88%
4 Years Graduation Rate
59%
6 Years Graduation Rate
69%
88% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Patrick Henry College and return in the fall. 59% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 69% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
59%
4-5 years
10%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
30%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$28,400
Acceptance
77%
Undergrads
425
4-Year Grad Rate
59%
Endowment
$5M
Purcellville, VA 20132