More selective than 52% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
56% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 40% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose PHC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
PHC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, PHC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 740 |
| SAT math | 580 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
PHC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 660–740 | 580–680 | 27–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 650–750 | 570–680 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is PHC compared with other Virginia colleges?
PHC has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | James Madison University | 72% | 80% | $23,322 |
| 17 | Virginia Wesleyan University | 73% | 42% | $19,676 |
| 18 | Sweet Briar College | 76% | 52% | $17,758 |
| 19 | Shenandoah University | 77% | 67% | $30,298 |
| 20 | Patrick Henry College | 77% | 74% | — |
| 21 | University of Mary Washington | 80% | 66% | $20,667 |
| 22 | Roanoke College | 83% | 67% | $24,503 |
| 23 | Emory & Henry University | 84% | 56% | $19,061 |
| 24 | Christopher Newport University | 86% | 72% | $23,015 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at PHC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
PHC admissions questions
What is the PHC acceptance rate?
Patrick Henry College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 182 of 222 applicants were admitted.
Does PHC require the SAT or ACT?
Patrick Henry College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 56% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 40% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for PHC?
The middle 50% of Patrick Henry College enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1420 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at PHC?
54% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (98 of 182).
Is PHC getting harder to get into?
Patrick Henry College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Patrick Henry College overview