Patrick Henry offers many associate degree programs, certificate programs, and career studies programs, which include a variety of nontraditional programs such as industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and personal enrichment courses.
School Highlights
Patrick Henry Community College serves 2,050 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 2,050 students
In-state tuition: $154
Out-state tuition: $351
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 29%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 222 teachers has grown by 146% over five years.
The student population of Patrick Henry Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Patrick Henry Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,050 students
2,086 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,026 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
1,024 students
1,243 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,026 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,024 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
17%
21%
% White
71%
52%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $154 is less than the state average of $3,736. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $351 is less than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Founded in 1962 as a two-year branch of the University of
Virginia's School of General Studies, Patrick Henry became an
autonomous two year college of the university two years later.
There are 23 community colleges in Virginia. In 1971, the college
became a part of the Virginia Community College System. Serving
Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern
portion of Franklin County.
Campus buildings: Learning Resource Center (LRC) completed
spring of 1971, and the college became part of the Virginia
Community College System on July 1, 1971.
Patrick Henry Community College is a member of the Virginia
Community College System and is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Patrick Henry Community College cost?
Patrick Henry Community College's tuition is approximately $154 for In-State students and $351 for Out-State students.
What sports does Patrick Henry Community College offer?
Patrick Henry Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Softball and Volleyball.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Patrick Henry Community College is Rockingham Community College (24.5 miles away)
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