Yavapai College

1100 E Sheldon St
Prescott, AZ 86301
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  • 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 7,428 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 523 teachers has grown by 129% over five years.
Yavapai College(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty523 staff202 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Yavapai College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 56:1 over five years.
The Yavapai College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,428 students5,548 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:116:1
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# Full-Time Students1,627 students1,283 students
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# Part-Time Students5,801 students4,265 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		216250
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
18%
36%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
60%
43%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
15%
4%
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Diversity Score0.580.68
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College Completion Rate
31%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,100$32,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,896 is less than the state average of $3,368. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,088 is less than the state average of $8,322. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,896$3,368
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,088$8,322
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid77%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$9,399
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,072$4,750
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Yavapai College is Coconino Community College (62.9 miles away).
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  • Coconino Community College
    Public
    3,582 students | 62.90 Mi2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
    Flagstaff, AZ 86005
    (928) 527-1222     62.903,582
  • CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff
    Private not-for-profit
    36 students | 63.70 Mi399 Malpais
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    63.7036
  • Paradise Valley Community College
    Public
    7,900 students | 66.80 Mi18401 N 32nd St
    Phoenix, AZ 85032
    (602) 787-6500     66.807,900
  • Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
    Private, for profit
    648 students | 67.80 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
    Phoenix, AZ 85029
    (602) 337-3044     67.80648
  • Glendale Community College
    Public
    18,054 students | 69.20 Mi6000 W Olive Ave
    Glendale, AZ 85302
    (623) 845-3000     69.2018,054
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 7,428 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,896
  • Out-state tuition: $8,088
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
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Did You Know?
For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,368 per year for in-state students and $8,322 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,771 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Arizona is CollegeAmerica-Flagstaff. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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