PHC Admission Requirements

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PHC Admission Overview

PHC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year PHC admitted 77.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.83 GPA (A-) and SAT 1240-1420 / ACT 27-33. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PHC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.4%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Patrick Henry College

Acceptance Rate

The PHC acceptance rate is 77.4%. Last year, 206 of 266 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

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

PHC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Patrick Henry College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.83. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PHC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.83

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.83

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at PHC typically have around a 3.83 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.

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

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Patrick Henry College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 60.8% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 15.7% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

PHC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1240-1420

Freshmen who sent SAT

64%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1240
SAT 25th percentile scores for Patrick Henry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 740
  • Math 680
  • Composite 1420
SAT 75th percentile scores for Patrick Henry College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at PHC typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1240–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. PHC ranks #6 in the state of Virginia and #166 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1240 to 1420

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Patrick Henry College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1420+ Above 75th >86%
1330 to 1420 Avg + 77%-86%
1240 to 1330 Avg - 64%-77%
Below 1240 Below mid-50 <64%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PHC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

47%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 22
  • Composite 27
ACT 25th percentile scores for Patrick Henry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 35
  • Math 30
  • Composite 33
ACT 75th percentile scores for Patrick Henry College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at PHC typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 27–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. PHC places #6 among colleges in Virginia and #162 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Patrick Henry College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
33+ Above 75th >86%
30 to 33 Avg + 77%-86%
27 to 30 Avg - 64%-77%
Below 27 Below mid-50 <64%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Patrick Henry College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 142 124 266
Accepted 108 98 206
Acceptance Rate 76% 79% 77%
Enrolled 50 48 98
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 46% 49% 48%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Patrick Henry College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

318

Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Patrick Henry College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

PHC is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.83 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=451927.

GPA calculator: Patrick Henry College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026