Patrick Henry College

Patrick Henry College is a small private non-profit liberal arts college located in Purcellville, Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 395. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 77% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 77% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. The 4-year graduation rate is 71%, 26 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.