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Patrick & Henry Community College

  • 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 1,906 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,906 students
  • In-state tuition: $154
  • Out-state tuition: $351
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 222 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Patrick & Henry Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
222 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Patrick & Henry Community College has declined by 14% 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 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,906 students
1,544 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
961 students
599 students
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# Part-Time Students
945 students
945 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Patrick & Henry Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Patrick & Henry Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
961 students
471 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Patrick & Henry Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
945 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
4%
7%
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% Hawaiian
62%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Patrick & Henry Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Patrick & Henry Community College and the community college average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4069%
0.4069%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Patrick & Henry Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$29,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Patrick & Henry Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $154 is less than the state average of $3,748. 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.
In-State Tuition Fees
$154
$3,748
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Patrick & Henry Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$351
$8,977
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Patrick & Henry Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
78%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Patrick & Henry Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (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.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,906 students
  • In-state tuition: $154
  • Out-state tuition: $351
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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