Patrick Henry Community College
Patrick Henry Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Martinsville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,263 students attend the school. Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Patrick Henry's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,253, and fees were $355. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,551 and $985 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,263 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
The programs accept applications twice a year with priority given to the best qualified applicants who are also residents of the college service area. Applicants who are not accepted in an application period are able to reapply in the next period.
Admission Requirements:
- Apply and be accepted by the college
- Complete application for the nursing program
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Official transcripts for all secondary level course work and college level coursework (if applicable)
- Complete Compass Test
- Complete pre-requisite math and science courses
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all college level course work including general education prerequisites
- Pre-Nursing Admission Exam (HESI or equivalent)
Students accepted in to the program are required to submit to mandatory criminal background check and drug screening.
LPNs who have graduated from an accredited school and hold a current unencumbered license are eligible to be considered for advanced placement.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 21 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 63 miles radius of Patrick Henry Community College
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Rockingham Community College
25 miles away |
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Danville Community College
28 miles away |
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Virginia Western Community College
36 miles away |
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Guilford Technical Community College
51 miles away |
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Forsyth Technical Community College
51 miles away |
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New River Community College
52 miles away |
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Surry Community College
53 miles away |
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Piedmont Community College
54 miles away |
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Alamance Community College
54 miles away |
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Davidson County Community College
63 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1992 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Patrick Henry Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 64% | $4,416 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $751 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $2,298 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,944 |
$4,812
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,354 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,604 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,479 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$5,715 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,263
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,309
Women
954
Men
48%
Full-time
52%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Black/African American |
21% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
