School Overview
Patrick Henry Community College (abbreviated PHCC) is a two-year, public community college located in the city of Martinsville, Virginia. The college was established in 1962 as a division of the University of Virginia and became a stand-alone education institution in 1964 that was closely affiliated with the Virginia Community College System.
Today, PHCC is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of the Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, certificates and career studies certificates in over 90 fields of study, disciplines and professional specialties. The college also offers over 20 technical programs designed specifically to prepare students for specific jobs and occupations. Some of the disciplines taught at PHCC include business, computers, engineering technologies, legal studies, liberal arts and HVAC technologies.
In addition to a strong academic program, PHCC offers opportunities for students to get involved in several clubs and organizations. Students groups and organizations include a Drama Club, Sports Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Veterans Club, Intramurals, Motorsports Club, Nursing Students Association (NSA), Black Students Association (BSA) and Academic Success Group (ASG), among others. In all, PHCC has over 20 active student organizations on campus.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 5311 Martinsville, VA 24115-5311 (276) 656-0325 (800) 232-7997 Fax: (276) 656-0352 [email protected] Contact: Graham Valentine Admissions Counselor |
Main Address PO Box 5311 Martinsville, VA 24115 (276) 638-8777 www.ph.vccs.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,948 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Not reported |
College Majors
Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Patrick Henry Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (276) 656-0311 |
| Website: | www.patrickhenry.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | apply.vccs.edu/oa/launch.action |
| Address: | 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,405 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,043 (43% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,473 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $10,370 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 81% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,072 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Patrick Henry Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Patrick Henry Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 10 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 43 | 13 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Patrick Henry Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Patrick Henry Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,473 |
| Out-of-state | $10,370 |
| Books and supplies | $1,239 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 269 | 81% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 229 | 69% | $5,072 |
| Student loan aid | 5 | 2% | $4,600 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,377 | 53% | $3,783 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Patrick Henry Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Patrick Henry Community College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Patrick Henry Community College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 2,405 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,405 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Patrick Henry Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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