Prescott College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Prescott, AZ

$31,944

Avg tuition

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About Prescott College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Prescott College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Prescott, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 422, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The college offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,944.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

98% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1095-1290

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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970

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

65%

Unknown

22%

Two or more races

4%

Hispanic

3%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

72%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

46

Total Online Enrollment

694

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

4% On-campus

96% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 86% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,944 $31,944
Graduate $14,880 $14,880

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,018
On-campus room and board $9,520
On-campus other expenses $1,923
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,162
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,923
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,923

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $44,405 $44,405
Off-campus without family $43,047 $43,047
Off-campus with family $34,885 $34,885

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

7%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,320
State Grant Aid $6,864
Institution Grant Aid $17,734
Pell Grant Aid $4,593

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Education

BA

MA

DOC

2

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

7

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

10

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.