Yavapai College — tuition $2,838 in-state, $9,344 out-of-stateYavapai College campus, Prescott, AZ. Photo: Yavapai College Marketing, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
F
28/100
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
7,200
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,985
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Yavapai College ▼
31%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Yavapai College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,890
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,028
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,000
Median debt at graduation
33.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 80th percentile among certificate-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 Yavapai College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.
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 Yavapai College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $534,808
Avg rent near campus: $1,945/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 86323 (3.7% cap, Chino Valley)
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🏆 Where Yavapai College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,218 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person53%
Hybrid (Some Online)18%
Fully Online29%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)29%
25-64 (Adult)32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Yavapai College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Yavapai College?
Tuition at Yavapai College is
$2,838 for in-state students
and $9,344 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,985.
What is the graduation rate at Yavapai College?
The graduation rate at Yavapai College is 32%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Yavapai College a good school?
Yavapai College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Yavapai College?
Yavapai College has a total enrollment of 7,200 students.
Is there rental demand near Yavapai College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Yavapai College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,218 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Prescott area.
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