Prescott College

Prescott College is a private nonprofit institution in Prescott, Arizona, known for experiential and interdisciplinary study. Students can pursue on-campus, online, and limited-residency pathways in areas such as adventure education, environmental humanities, field ecology and conservation, psychology, counseling, and sustainability. Its community-based and field-oriented model suits students who want projects and applied learning to be central to their studies; applicants should compare the delivery format, travel expectations, and licensure requirements for their specific program. Use the official program directory to explore current degrees and formats.

Admissions and timing

Undergraduate applicants can apply through Prescott’s application or the Common App. After submitting, applicants use the college portal to provide the required records. First-time students submit a high-school transcript or GED; students with previous college coursework submit records from the institutions specified for their credit level. The published undergraduate calendar lists March 1 for fall early action and scholarship consideration, June 1 as the fall priority date, August 1 as the regular fall date, and November 15 and December 15 as spring priority and regular dates. Confirm the current term and program checklist with Admissions before requesting transcripts. Begin through the college’s undergraduate admissions page.

What the 2026–27 price and aid cover

For 2026–27, on-campus undergraduate tuition is $15,000 a year, with $530 in fees and an estimated $9,390 for housing and food, or $24,920 in listed direct costs before one-time new-student fees and personal expenses. Online undergraduate tuition is priced separately, as are graduate programs, so do not use the campus figure to estimate another format. Prescott says its tuition reset replaces most upfront institutional admissions scholarships for on-campus undergraduates; students can still seek federal aid and apply for endowed awards.

The college’s endowed and donor-restricted awards range from $400 to $6,200 and require a separate application; criteria can include financial need, academic performance, or field of study. Its Ph.D. Changemaker Scholarship is listed at $2,000–$4,000 per term depending on enrollment. New on-campus undergraduates may qualify for a $250 or $500 Visit Grant, depending on state of residence and other conditions. Complete the FAFSA for federal aid, and ask Financial Aid for a written net-cost estimate and current deadlines. Review tuition and fees and scholarship conditions.

Prescott campus and student perspectives

The main campus and Admissions office are at 220 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301. The college lists (877) 350-2100 as its main phone and publishes admissions@prescott.edu for prospective students. Prescott also identifies a Tucson Center at 738 N. 5th Ave., a Kino Bay Center in Sonora, Mexico, and a Dopoi Center in Kenya; these are distinct learning or field locations, so verify which are relevant to a particular degree before planning travel. The college does not publish one general visitor-hours schedule; call ahead to arrange a visit or meet a program office.

Voluntary student comments describe strong faculty relationships, hands-on learning, outdoor and community-based experiences, and meaningful preparation in some professional programs. Critical comments raise concerns about facilities, campus upkeep, student support, and the consistency of some online or graduate courses. These are individual accounts. On a visit, ask how often your program meets in person, what field activities cost, what support is available for online learners, and how counseling or education coursework maps to the credential or license you seek. Read public student perspectives.