Patrick Henry College

Purcellville, VA
10 Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-1776

Patrick Henry College is a small, private, Christian college located in Purcellville, Virginia. The college was founded in 2000 by Michael Farris, who also founded the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. The college's stated mission is "to prepare Christian men and women who will lead and serve in church, government, business, and the academy."

The college offers a classical liberal arts education, with a focus on training students for careers in government and public policy. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

As of 2019, the college had an enrollment of approximately 700 students. The student body is approximately 60% female and 40% male. The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.

The college offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in a variety of majors, including politics, history, English, economics, and business. The college also offers a Master of Arts in Government degree.

Patrick Henry College has been ranked as one of the top schools in the nation for producing graduates who go on to work in government and public policy. In 2018, the college was ranked #1 in the nation for producing graduates who go on to work in the U.S. federal government, and #2 in the nation for producing graduates who go on to work in state governments.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 340

Acceptance Rate: 88.14%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.phc.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.phc.edu/financial-aid

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $40420

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $40420