Patrick Henry College

https://www.phc.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,400

2024 Average Net Price

$25,869

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.4%

266 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

425

88.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73.9%

65 Graduates

About

Patrick Henry College is a higher education institution located in Loudoun County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Patrick Henry College were General Political Science & Government (27 degrees awarded), Business & Managerial Economics (14 degrees), and Strategic Intelligence (10 degrees).

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Patrick Henry College. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (49 degrees), 5.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Patrick Henry College is $28,400, which is $222 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Patrick Henry College is $28,400, which is $222 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,869.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Patrick Henry College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$28,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Patrick Henry College was $28,400. The cost of tuition at Patrick Henry College is $222 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Patrick Henry College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,869

2024 Value

2.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Patrick Henry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,869. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Patrick Henry College grew by 2.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of Patrick Henry College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Admissions

Patrick Henry College received 266 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.8% annual growth. Out of those 266 applicants, 206 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.4% acceptance rate.

There were 425 students enrolled at Patrick Henry College in 2024. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Patrick Henry College has an overall enrollment yield of 47.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

206

Accepted Out of 266

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Patrick Henry College was 77.4% (206 admissions from 266 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.8%, while admissions grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Patrick Henry College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

64% of enrolled first-time students at Patrick Henry College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Patrick Henry College had a total enrollment of 425 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Patrick Henry College is 375 students and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at Patrick Henry College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Patrick Henry College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.6% White, 5.41% Asian, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.65% Black or African American, 0.941% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Patrick Henry College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.7%), followed by White Female (24.8%) and Asian Male (3.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Patrick Henry College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 425 students. The full-time enrollment at Patrick Henry College is 375 and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at Patrick Henry College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Patrick Henry College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Patrick Henry College was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Patrick Henry College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Patrick Henry College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
249 enrolled students
Asian
23 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Patrick Henry College is 58.6% White, 5.41% Asian, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.65% Black or African American, 0.941% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 9 more women than men received degrees from Patrick Henry College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Patrick Henry College is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 5.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Patrick Henry College is General Political Science & Government (27 degrees awarded), followed by Business & Managerial Economics (14 degrees) and Strategic Intelligence (10 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Patrick Henry College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (27 degrees), and English (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Patrick Henry College are Other managers (1,148,673 people), Accountants & auditors (1,107,443 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (673,414 people), Financial managers (653,576 people), and Chief executives & legislators (586,042 people).

The most specialized majors at Patrick Henry College in 2024 are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (27 degrees), English (6 degrees), History (2 degrees), and Communications (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Patrick Henry College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Patrick Henry College are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (27 degrees), English (6 degrees), History (2 degrees), and Communications (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Patrick Henry College are Elementary & secondary schools (1,252,167 people), Computer Systems Design (899,659 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (872,615 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (633,159 people), and Banking & related activities (605,814 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Patrick Henry College.

Most Common (2024)

General Political Science & Government
27 degrees awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
14 degrees awarded
Strategic Intelligence
10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Patrick Henry College was General Political Science & Government with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Patrick Henry College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Patrick Henry College, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Patrick Henry College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Patrick Henry College in General Political Science & Government, which is 0.929 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Patrick Henry College in General Political Science & Government, which is 1.08 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 59% of students graduating from Patrick Henry College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
49 degrees awarded
Asian
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Patrick Henry College is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 5.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (9 degrees).

11.3% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
39 degrees awarded
White Female
31 degrees awarded
White Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Patrick Henry College is white male (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (31 degrees).

Operations

Patrick Henry College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.24M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 475k (14.7%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Patrick Henry College had a total salary expenditure of 14.3M. Patrick Henry College employs 8 Professors, 6 Associate professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Patrick Henry College are Male Professor (8), Female Associate professor (3), and Male Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Patrick Henry College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Endowment

$3.24M

2024 Endowment

16.9%

growth from 2023

Patrick Henry College has an endowment valued at about $3.24M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Patrick Henry College grew 16.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Patrick Henry College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.8M

2024 Salaries

4.53%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Patrick Henry College paid a median of $5.8M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($14.3M) and a 4.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.92% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.01% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Patrick Henry College paid a total of $1.5M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Patrick Henry College were Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Service with 5 employees.