Patrick Henry College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
75.85%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
57.54%
Freshmen Enrollment
103
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 236 students have applied and 179 students have allowed to admit to Patrick Henry College (Acceptance rate: 75.85%). Patrick Henry's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 57.54 % where 103 students have finally enrolled out of 179 admitted students.
Patrick Henry acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bridgewater College and Hampden-Sydney College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.81%).
Patrick Henry enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.09%).
How to Apply to Patrick Henry College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.phc.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://campus.phc.edu/applicationportal/acctcreate |
| Financial Aid | https://www.phc.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.phc.edu/cost-of-attendance |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.phc.edu/cost-of-attendance |
| Disability Service | https://www.phc.edu/student-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Patrick Henry and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Patrick Henry College is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Patrick Henry College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,182). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry College | 1,360 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,182 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Patrick Henry College, 66 students submitted SAT scores (64% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 653 | 700 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1,233 | 1,360 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Patrick Henry College, 41 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 28 | 33 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Patrick Henry Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Patrick Henry College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |