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Prescott College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 104
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 99%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Prescott, Arizona, Prescott College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Prescott College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Prescott College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Prescott College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Prescott College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

Prescott College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,701

Cost of attendance at Prescott College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,701

Cost of attendance at Prescott College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Prescott College received on average $27,801 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,801
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 43% $5,284 $121,540
Other Federal Grant 47 87% $4,177 $196,334
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 54 100% $24,165 $1,304,934
Total Grant & Scholarships 54 100% $27,801 $1,501,268

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Prescott College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Prescott College students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.7%.

40.0%

  • white 39.1% 9 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Prescott College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Prescott College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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