Prescott College

Prescott College Overview

Prescott College is a private, nonprofit school in the small town setting of Prescott, Arizona. PC was founded in 1966 and the school currently enrolls around 1,048 students per year, including 388 undergraduates. PC ensures on-campus housing for up to 128 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 65% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Planning to play sports? PC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at PC on the Student Life page.

Is PC a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what PC offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

PC Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into PC. Around 99% of applicants get into PC each year. Last year, 147 students applied to PC and 146 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at PC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

43% of PC undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for PC Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with PC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

PC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

PC's endowment was valued at $1.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, PC spends about $6,028 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at PC

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

PC meets 71.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $31,054 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $30,173 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at PC.

Based on this information, does PC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is PC a good school for you?

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Where is Prescott College Located?

PC is located in the small town setting of Prescott, Arizona.

If you are interested in seeing PC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 69 to Prescott, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Prescott Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what PC and Prescott are like without leaving home.

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