D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Prescott College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Prescott, Arizona 86301
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

909
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
99%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Prescott College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,359
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,539
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,300
Median debt at graduation
55.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
41.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Prescott College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Psychology$29,888————$22,233

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Prescott College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $534,808
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,945/mo — vs ~$777/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 86323 (3.7% cap, Chino Valley)

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🏆 Where Prescott College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Outdoor Education
of 1 schools
#7
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
of 7 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,960 $33,960
Room $6,990
Board $800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,561 $48,561

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
59%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 68 grads/yr Environmental Studies 49 grads/yr Outdoor Education 37 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 31 grads/yr Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 25 grads/yr Psychology, General 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Community Organization and Advocacy 19 grads/yr Education, General 16 grads/yr Community Psychology 12 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 10 grads/yr Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 8 grads/yr Social Sciences, Other 7 grads/yr Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 6 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6 grads/yr Education, Other 6 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 5 grads/yr Art Therapy/Therapist 5 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Prescott College's top programs commonly pursue.

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary
$88k/yr 9,000 jobs
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health
$80k/yr 90,300 jobs
Compliance officers
$78k/yr 418,000 jobs
First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling services
$47k/yr 123,300 jobs
Recreation workers
$35k/yr 327,700 jobs
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
$101k/yr 1,600 jobs
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$88k/yr 836,100 jobs
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86k/yr 10,700 jobs

Student Demographics

909
Total Students
76%
Women
68%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 7%
Black 4%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 18%
Fully Online 82%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 68%
25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Prescott College?
Prescott College has an acceptance rate of 99%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Prescott College?
Tuition at Prescott College is $33,960 for in-state students and $33,960 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Prescott College?
The graduation rate at Prescott College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Prescott College a good school?
Prescott College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Prescott College?
Prescott College has a total enrollment of 909 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology