Prescott College
Prescot College
Prescott, Arizona 86301
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Prescott College is a private urban institution in Prescott, Arizona. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 253 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,359 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,906.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Prescott College was founded in 1966 after a conference titled "Emergence of a Concept".
- •The college was originally built in 1966 on 200 acres (0.
- •In 1974 the college went bankrupt due to poor fiscal management and the loss of anticipated donor funds.
- •During the spring semester of 1975, classes were held in the basement of the historic Hassayampa Hotel in downtown Prescott, Arizona, as well as in the homes of both faculty and students.
- •(1965) Emergence of a Concept: A Dynamic New Educational Concept for the Southwest.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AZ state average + city premium