- Welcome to the friendliest college in the west, where education works for everyone. Recognized for its academic excellence in combination with affordable prices and beautiful setting in the mountains of central Arizona, Yavapai College is the best choice for students seeking a rich, rewarding educational experience.
School Highlights
Yavapai College serves 9,352 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,352 students
- In-state tuition: $1,896
- Out-state tuition: $8,088
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 523 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Yavapai College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
523 staff
202 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Yavapai College has grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Yavapai College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,352 students
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,656 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
7,696 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
935 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,656 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,696 students
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
216 students
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
36%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
65%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,896 is less than the state average of $3,445. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,088 is less than the state average of $8,201. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,896
$3,445
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,088
$8,201
Tuition Notes
78% less than the average Arizona university and 29% less than the average community college
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,197
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Yavapai College is committed to teaching excellence and student learning. It provides a safe-learning environment supported by a comprehensive program of student and academic support services. Instructors are committed to instructional excellence, professional development, student learning, and innovative approaches to teaching, using outcomes assessment and appropriate technological support. Yavapai College's Performance Hall offers year-round entertainment while the Prescott Fine Arts Association and other smaller theaters provide artistic performances for a refined audience. Art galleries help to promote local artists as well as visiting artists who thrive on the creative atmosphere of Prescott. The new Gateway Mall offers a big town shopping experience for the Central Arizona region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Yavapai College cost?
Yavapai College's tuition is approximately $1,896 for In-State students and $8,088 for Out-State students.
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