Yavapai College

Yavapai College Overview

Yavapai College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Prescott, Arizona. Yavapai College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 8,276 undergrads and no graduate students. Yavapai College ensures on-campus housing for up to 371 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 5% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Involvement at Yavapai College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Yavapai College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Yavapai College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Yavapai College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

2022 Yavapai College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,352
Out-of-State	$9,048

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Is Yavapai College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Yavapai College offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Yavapai College

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

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 Outlook Yavapai College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Yavapai College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

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

Yavapai College'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.

For more information about Yavapai College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Yavapai College spends about $4,772 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Yavapai College

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

For information on Yavapai College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Yavapai College.

Based on this information, is Yavapai College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Yavapai College a good school for you?

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Where is Yavapai College?

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

If you want to see Yavapai College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Prescott, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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

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