Yavapai College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,428 students
- In-state tuition: $1,896
- Out-state tuition: $8,088
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 523 teachers has grown by 129% over five years.
Yavapai College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 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 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 Enrollment
7,428 students
5,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,627 students
1,283 students
# Part-Time Students
5,801 students
4,265 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
216 students
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
60%
43%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
15%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
College Completion Rate
31%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$32,100
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,088
$8,322
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$9,399
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,072
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (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.
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