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title: "CollegeRaptor lists PHC as Virginia's \"hidden gem\""
description: "PHC has a presence on the college aggregate website CollegeRaptor, which many families use as a tool for education planning. They recently listed PHC as a \"hidden gem\" in Virginia."
---

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# [CollegeRaptor lists PHC as Virginia's "hidden gem"](https://www.phc.edu/news/hidden-gem-colleges)

 Written by [Patrick Henry College](https://www.phc.edu/news/author/patrick-henry-college) | 10/25/24 7:05 PM

CollegeRaptor highlighted Patrick Henry College as Virginia's "hidden gem." Their list highlights 50 schools— one school from each U.S. state. A hidden gem is a small, lesser-known school of high quality. 

"For students who would love to attend a smaller college with outstanding programs, these can be top options."

[Read the full article here.](https://www.collegeraptor.com/best-colleges/hidden-gems/united-states/)

*Infographic is available at [collegeraptor.com/hidden-gems-2025.](https://www.collegeraptor.com/best-colleges/hidden-gems/)*

 

 

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