PRESCOTT COLLEGE
- 220 Grove Ave
- Prescott, AZ 86301
- OPEID College Code: 02065300
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- General Phone: (877) 350-2100
- President: Daniel Garvey, Ph.d.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,119
- College Alias: PC
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Prescott College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.prescott.edu
- Mission Statement
- It is the mission of Prescott College to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an education that will enable students to live productive lives while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and service to others. Students are encouraged to think critically and act ethically with sensitivity to both the human community and the biosphere. Our philosophy stresses experiential learning and self-direction within an interdisciplinary curriculum.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Prescott College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.prescott.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 155 | 187 | 342 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 129 (83%) | 149 (80%) | 278 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 43 (33%) | 29 (19%) | 72 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 27 | 38% |
| ACT ® Exam | 22 | 31% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 26 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 16% | 2% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,776 | $3,469 | $450 | $7,631 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 9 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 345 | 388 | 496 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $24,643 | $22,742 | $21,130 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,643 | $22,742 | $21,130 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,643 | $22,742 | $21,130 |
| Books and Supplies | $624 | $624 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,662 | $6,662 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,538 | $3,538 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,662 | $6,662 | $6,400 |
| Other Expenses | $3,538 | $3,538 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,538 | $3,538 | $3,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,467 | $33,566 | $30,730 |
| In-State | $35,467 | $33,566 | $30,730 |
| Out of State | $35,467 | $33,566 | $30,730 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,467 | $33,566 | $31,530 |
| In-State | $35,467 | $33,566 | $31,530 |
| Out of State | $35,467 | $33,566 | $31,530 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $28,805 | $26,904 | $25,130 |
| In-State | $28,805 | $26,904 | $25,130 |
| Out of State | $28,805 | $26,904 | $25,130 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,119 Undergraduate: 761 Graduate: 358
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 428 Female: 691
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 322 Female: 439
- Graduate Gender Male: 106 Female: 252
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 824 Part-Time: 295
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 634 Part-Time: 127
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 190 Part-Time: 168
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 23 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 91 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 158 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 202 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 232 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 119 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 84 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 133 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 94 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 239 | 175 | 64 |
| Faculty Status | 121 | 69 | 52 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 121 | 69 | 52 |
| Primarily Instruction | 121 | 69 | 52 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 20 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 60 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 47 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,969 (50) | $44,112 (28) | $41,515 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,721 (19) | $48,525 (7) | $48,836 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,114 (69) | $43,230 (35) | $40,965 (34) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
Prescott College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Prescott College
- Reviewed on: March 24, 2012
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- Prescott is Pricey. If you can find financial aid, that is a good plan, because tuition, food, etc. are expensive here. That being said, if you are willing to put your energy into the tough classes, you can find it worthwhile.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
