Prescott College Admission Requirements

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Prescott College Admission Overview

Prescott College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Prescott College admitted 94.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.19 GPA (B+). Prescott College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Prescott College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Prescott College

Acceptance Rate

The Prescott College acceptance rate is 94.5%. Last year, 155 of 164 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Arizona.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Prescott College and can you get accepted?

Prescott College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Prescott College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. 6% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Prescott College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.19

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.19

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Prescott College typically have around a 3.19 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Prescott College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #5 in Arizona for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Prescott College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 2.77% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.67% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.89% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.67% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 11.11% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 13.89% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Prescott College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1095-1290

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 555
  • Math 540
  • Composite 1095
SAT 25th percentile scores for Prescott College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 680
  • Math 610
  • Composite 1290
SAT 75th percentile scores for Prescott College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Prescott College typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1095–1290) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Prescott College ranks #4 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1095 to 1290

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Prescott College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 11
  • Math 16
  • Composite 15
ACT 25th percentile scores for Prescott College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 22
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Prescott College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Prescott College typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 15–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Prescott College places #5 among colleges in Arizona for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Prescott College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 122 42 164
Accepted 116 39 155
Acceptance Rate 95% 93% 95%
Enrolled 8 1 9
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 3% 6%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Prescott College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Prescott College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

349

Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Prescott College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Prescott College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Prescott College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.19 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105589.

GPA calculator: Prescott College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026