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Prescott College

Prescott, AZ·Private nonprofit·253 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

99%
Accept
253
Students
$20,906
Net Price
36%
Grad Rate
$34,300
Earnings
10 yr
$12,500
Debt

About This School

Prescott College is a private nonprofit institution located in Prescott, Arizona with approximately 253 undergraduate students enrolled. Prescott College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,906 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Prescott College is a private college in Prescott, Arizona, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 36% graduation rate is a real red flag, meaning most students who start don't finish, and median earnings of $34,300 a decade out are modest for the debt taken on — even if the $12,500 median debt is relatively low. Worth considering only if you're deeply drawn to Prescott's self-directed, experiential learning model and have a concrete plan to stay enrolled, because the open admissions and small 253-student community can be a fit for the right unconventional learner, but the outcomes data suggests many students find it isn't.

Founded
1966
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Psychology22%
Social Sciences12%
Education10%
Business & Marketing2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tom Udall

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,685
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,685
Avg Net Price
$20,906
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$12,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
36%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
75%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (253 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Prescott College

220 Grove Ave

Prescott, AZ 86301

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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