Patrick Henry College

Purcellville, VA

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Overview

Small Virginia liberal arts college famous for its championship debate team and government-focused majors.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

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.

425

Undergrads

77.4%

Acceptance

69.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

14.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

88.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

69.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

59.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

425

Undergraduate Enrollment

0

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

77.4%

Acceptance Rate

3.76

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$50

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

580–680

SAT Reading

660–740

ACT Composite

27–33

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GPA

School avg: 3.76

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SAT

School range: 1240–1420

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 27–33

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$39,920

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$28,400

Room & Board

$11,020

Books & Supplies

$500

Financial Aid

100%

Receiving Aid

0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$13,345

Avg Grant (recipients)

$15,492

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

301 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

NAIA

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

425

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

69%

Tuition & Room/Board

$39,420

Affiliation

108

Visit Website

phc.edu

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Purcellville, VA 20132

Town: Fringe

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