Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
The annual cost of educating a full-time on-campus student at Patrick Henry College for the 2009-2010 academic year will be just over $34,000 per student, not including room and board. This is much more than our listed tuition price of $19,530. The difference of over $14,000 represents actual expenditures that must be covered from some source of revenue. Over the years this difference has been and continues to be funded by the college’s generous donors. Patrick Henry College refers to this “hidden” cost of educating each student as a “Subsidy Scholarship” given equally to every PHC student in recognition of the high quality of our student body.
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Degree seeking students admitted for study toward the Bachelor of Arts |
Fall, Spring, or Summer |
Academic Year Charges |
| Full-Time student 12-18 credits/semester |
$ 9,765 |
$ 19,530 |
| Dining plan A 21meals/week - required for freshmen |
$ 2,175 |
$ 4,350 |
| Dining plan B 14 meals/week; any 14 meals |
$ 1,950 |
$ 3,900 |
| Residence: 2 person room availability not guaranteed |
$ 1,825 |
$ 3,650 |
| Residence: 3 person room availability not guaranteed |
$ 1,580 |
$ 3,160 |
| Residence: 4 person room availability not guaranteed |
$ 1,220 |
$ 2,440 |
| Campus Facilities & Services Fee, resident & commuter |
$ 250 |
$ 500 |
Above tuition and room & board cost you should also take into consideration other expenses. We recommend budgeting $500 for books, $500 travel, and $500 for personal for each semester.
How can I afford PHC?
Like most families with college-bound students, you are probably concerned about the rising cost of higher education. At Patrick Henry College, we understand that concern and, while the student and his or her family have the primary responsibility for paying for the student’s college education, we are committed to working with you to bring one of the nation’s finest classical, Christian liberal arts educations within your reach.
Our strategy is simple. First we do everything we can to keep the cost of providing your child with a top-quality education while holding true to our distinctly Christian worldview. Second, thanks to generous donors across the country, careful use of our resources, and prudent spending policies, we are able to offer an excellent liberal arts education affordable with financial aid. The College will award more than $2 million dollars in financial aid scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. We work with families to create financial partnerships that take advantage of scholarships, grants, student employment, loans, and more – all with the goal of giving qualified students with a heart for reshaping our culture the opportunity to join us.
On our web site, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we get about our financial aid program, as well as up-to-date information on the many options we offer. More than 90% of our student body benefits from one or more of the programs in the College's financial aid awards. Our financial programs are as unique as our students. Please contact us to find out how our programs can benefit you and your family personally.
You may contact the Office of Financial Aid at:
(888) 338-1776 (toll free) or (540) 441-8140
