PHC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at PHC is 75.8%.  Its admission rate is the 19th lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into PHC and can you get accepted?

Patrick Henry College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 179 out of the 236 who applied were admitted.

Patrick Henry College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.83. Of those applicants who were admitted, 58% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into PHC?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Patrick Henry College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.83 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 1340 on the SAT
• Score 29 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Patrick Henry College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into PHC are to have around a 3.83 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.83 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as PHC accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at PHC is 3.83 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Patrick Henry College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at PHC is 1340 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1233-1440. Students who get into Patrick Henry College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  PHC ranks #5 in the state of Virginia and #145 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1340 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. PHC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1233 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1233, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1130, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 64 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1340 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1336, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1440 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into PHC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to PHC is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 31.  The school ranks #7 in Virginia and #193 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 25.

40 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Patrick Henry College.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into PHC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 31 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Patrick Henry College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Patrick Henry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Patrick Henry College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.83 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1340 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.