PrivateTownPatrick Henry College
PHC
Purcellville, Virginia 20132
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Patrick Henry College is a private town institution in Purcellville, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1351.
A small campus of 373 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
65% of students graduate within four years.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •It officially opened September 20, 2000, with a class of 92 students.
- •In June 2021, the college received Candidacy status from The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC).
- •As of June 2022, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- •The college was denied accreditation by the American Academy for Liberal Education in 2002 because creationism was part of the curriculum.
- •On June 30, 2005, the school was officially recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED) as an institution eligible for ED programs.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1351
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.4%/yr
Programs (8)
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average