- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 660–740 reading and writing, 580–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–33 composite
- Average net price: $25,128 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Patrick Henry College reported: an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–33.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Patrick Henry College reviews each application.
Patrick Henry College GPA requirements
Patrick Henry College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Patrick Henry College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Patrick Henry College acceptance rate
Patrick Henry College admitted 206 of 266 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Patrick Henry College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Purcellville, Virginia, with 425 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Patrick Henry College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 660 | 701 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1352 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Patrick Henry College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Patrick Henry College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,128 a year at Patrick Henry College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patrick Henry College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Patrick Henry College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Patrick Henry College require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. Patrick Henry College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 64% sent SAT scores and 47% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Patrick Henry College?
Patrick Henry College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Patrick Henry College students have?
The middle 50% of Patrick Henry College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 660–740 in reading and writing and 580–680 in math; ACT composite 27–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into Patrick Henry College?
Patrick Henry College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 206 of 266 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Patrick Henry College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Patrick Henry College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Patrick Henry College?
A lot: Patrick Henry College requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Patrick Henry College accept AP credit?
Yes. Patrick Henry College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Patrick Henry College if a parent went there?
No. Patrick Henry College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Patrick Henry College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,128 a year at Patrick Henry College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Patrick Henry College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Patrick Henry CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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