Prescott College
Prescott College is a private research university in Prescott, Arizona, enrolling about 219 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 94.51% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,359 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,685
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,583 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.51% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 219 77.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.56%
Prescott College: what the data shows
Common questions about Prescott College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Prescott College?
Prescott College is located in Prescott, AZ (ZIP 86301).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Prescott College public or private?
Prescott College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Prescott College cost?
Published tuition: $35,685.
Average net price after aid: $22,583.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,542 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,587 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,537 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,832 |
| $110,001+ | $25,444 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $142,740.
How hard is it to get into Prescott College?
Admission rate: 94.51%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Prescott College?
Total enrollment: 219 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Prescott College?
150%-time completion rate: 55.56%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Prescott College earn?
Median earnings: $33,539 six years after entry; $42,359 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,300.
41.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Prescott College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (377 completions)
- CIP 511508 (68 completions)
- CIP 030103 (49 completions)
- CIP 310601 (37 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (31 completions)
- CIP 010308 (25 completions)
- General Psychology (22 completions)
- CIP 520201 (20 completions)
- CIP 440201 (19 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Prescott College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.51%; completion rate 55.56%; median earnings $42,359 at 10 years; net price $22,583. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$35,685
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Prescott College was $35,685.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,583
2024 Value
In 2024 Prescott College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,583.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,583 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$142,740 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Prescott College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Prescott College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Prescott College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,732 | $29,732 | $23,432 |
| 2014 | $26,415 | $26,415 | $24,851 |
| 2015 | $27,503 | $27,503 | $22,180 |
| 2016 | $28,943 | $28,943 | $21,976 |
| 2017 | $30,501 | $30,501 | $20,968 |
| 2018 | $31,485 | $31,485 | $20,674 |
| 2019 | $32,553 | $32,553 | $18,798 |
| 2020 | $33,669 | $33,669 | $22,082 |
| 2021 | $34,701 | $34,701 | $14,226 |
| 2022 | $35,450 | $35,450 | $24,964 |
| 2023 | $35,685 | $35,685 | $20,906 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.51% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Prescott College in 2024 is 219 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.56% 100% Completion Time
55.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.56% of students graduating from Prescott College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Prescott College.
Return on Investment
$16,300 Median Student Debt
$42,359 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
368.93% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Prescott College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.1508: 68 completions
CIP 03.0103: 49 completions
CIP 31.0601: 37 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 31 completions
CIP 01.0308: 25 completions
General Psychology: 22 completions
CIP 52.0201: 20 completions
CIP 44.0201: 19 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 16 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 377 completions
Most popular programs at Prescott College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Prescott College graduates.
About
Prescott College is a private non-profit institution located in Prescott, AZ, offering 28 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 219 students. The admission rate is 94.51%. The institution maintains a 55.56% graduation rate. Approximately 41.63% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Prescott, AZ 86301
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Prescott College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Prescott College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $35,685 and average net price is $22,583 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Prescott College?
The admission rate is 94.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Prescott College earn?
Median earnings are $33,539 six years after entry and $42,359 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Prescott College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Prescott College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,300.
How big is Prescott College?
Total enrollment is about 219 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Prescott College public or private?
Prescott College is a private nonprofit institution located in Prescott, AZ.
Is Prescott College an HBCU?
No. Prescott College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Prescott College a tribal college?
No. Prescott College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Prescott College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Prescott College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
Is Prescott College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Prescott College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.