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Prescott College can be found in Prescott, AZ (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Prescott College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Prescott College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
Prescott College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 450 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Prescott College are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007, 1,007 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Prescott College, often seeking career changing education.
Full-time students are the norm at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
General Phone: (877) 350-2100
http://www.prescott.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 199 | elementary school teaching, education courses, education, special ed, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, education of learning disabled, education of emotionally disturbed, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | counseling psychology, art therapy, psychology, child psychology, psychology courses, environmental psychology, medical psychology, marriage and family therapy, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies, natural resources management, wildlife management, conservation |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | community organization, human services, public policy analysis, consumer science communication, human development and family studies, youth services, family systems |
| Science | 17 | conservation biology, marine biology, geology, ecology, wildlife biology, botany, ecology and population biology, biology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English language and literature, international relations, Regional studies, creative writing, women's studies, Romance languages, Latin American studies, English literature, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | rehabilitation, recreational therapy, exercise science, health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies, parks and recreation management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | photography, film studies, cinematography |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, playwriting and screenwriting, dance, dance courses |
| Fine Arts | 3 | painting, sculpture, fine arts, crafts and folk art, ceramics, fine arts studies |
| Business And Management | 3 | non-profit management, business management, sales and marketing, human resources management, business, human resources, small business operations, accounting and related services, ... |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | environmental design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Media | 1 | mass communication, photojournalism, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, media studies, journalism courses |
| Music | 1 | various music studies, music |
| Medicine | 1 | public health, health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 0 | archeology |
| Medical Administration | 0 | international public health, health care administration |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Design | 0 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Prescott College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 211 | 115 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 70 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 71 | 27 |
In 2007, Prescott College had a total enrollment of 1,007 students (879 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 17% |
| Colorado | 13% |
| Texas | 7% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Prescott College offers campus housing for 16 of its 879 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Prescott, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 252 | 210 | 83% | 71 | 34% |
| Men | 112 | 96 | 86% | 39 | 41% |
| Women | 140 | 114 | 81% | 32 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,130 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Prescott College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2065300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $43,787 | 11 | $40,093 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $43,787 | 11 | $40,093 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $38,783 | 17 | $37,828 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $38,783 | 17 | $37,828 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Human Services, General
Public Policy Analysis
Youth Services/Administration
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Demography and Population Studies
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
Geography, Other
Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prescott College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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