Patrick & Henry Community College: Review & Facts

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Patrick & Henry Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,865 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1962 and is the only institution located in Martinsville, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Patrick & Henry Community College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
23
Patrick & Henry Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Welding. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Patrick & Henry Community College is relatively low at 64% (below Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at Patrick & Henry Community College is low: 33%. Around 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Patrick & Henry Community College is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, $10,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Patrick & Henry Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $900; which totals $10,900 a year.

Read the details about Patrick & Henry Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Patrick & Henry Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (276) 656-0200 or check Patrick & Henry Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Patrick & Henry Community College offers a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Patrick & Henry Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Patrick & Henry Community College.

Based on the college crime data, Patrick & Henry Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Patrick & Henry Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Patrick & Henry Community College
645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, Virginia
24112, USA
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