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Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ·Public·3,732 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,732 students.

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3,732
Students
$6,355
Net Price
32%
Grad Rate
$34,000
Earnings
10 yr
$6,762
Debt

About This School

Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona with approximately 3,732 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,355 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Yavapai College is a public community college in Yavapai County, Arizona. The main campus is in Prescott, with locations in Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Sedona.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,355/year and a median debt of only $6,762, the financial access is genuinely impressive for a community college in northern Arizona. However, the 32% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $34,000 a decade out suggest limited long-term financial lift from a credential alone. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong self-discipline, and are using it as an affordable stepping stone to transfer or a specific trade — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.

Founded
1965
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions15%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science3%
Education2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Avery JohnKelvin Jack

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,838
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,344
Avg Net Price
$6,355
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$6,762

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
32%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,762
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,762
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

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

Student Body

White61%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,732 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Yavapai College

1100 E Sheldon St

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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