Patrick & Henry Community College
About Patrick & Henry Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Patrick & Henry Community College teaches in Martinsville, in the old furniture and textile country of southern Virginia, and trains many of its students for the manufacturers that replaced them. Nursing is among its largest programs.
Founded
1962
Location
Martinsville, Virginia
Students
1,350
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,002
Out-of-state: $11,440
Avg Net Price
$4,102
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$33,323
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.4%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
31.2%
$/Student
$5.9K
Class Size
Large
The 41.5% graduation rate is below average, but 62.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,002
In-State
$11,440
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,832
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,043
After Financial Aid
$4,102
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,671
Receive Grants
46.6%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $5,002/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,102.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Patrick & Henry Community College fund their education.
While in School
46.6%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,870
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Patrick & Henry Community College.
Gender
55.3%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,350
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
54.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
19.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 54.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,350
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Patrick & Henry Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 136 student athletes, about 10% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
136
10% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
76% / 24%
103
Men
33
Women
6
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Patrick & Henry Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$33,323
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
237 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
—
17 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
16 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
—
12 grads
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
11 grads
Median earnings are $33K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.