Prescott College

What is the accreditation of Prescott College?

Prescott College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation applies to the college as a whole; it is distinct from any accreditation or approval that a particular professional program may need.

Accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and is one factor other colleges consider when evaluating transfer credit. It does not require another institution to accept a Prescott course, nor does it automatically satisfy a state licensing board's requirements. Students considering teaching, counseling or another regulated profession should check the applicable program's current approvals and the rules in the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Prescott College?

First-year applicants to Prescott College should expect to submit an application and secondary-school academic records showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Reported admissions requirements include a secondary-school transcript and GPA information; class rank and completion of a college-preparatory program are not required.

Prescott is not an open-admission institution. In its reported first-year admissions figures, it admitted 155 of 164 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 95%. Nine admitted applicants enrolled. Those figures describe one applicant group, not an individual applicant's chances or the requirements of a graduate program.

SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in the reported first-year requirements. Recommendations and demonstrations of academic competencies may be considered but are not required. Applicants whose first language is not English should check the college's current English-proficiency instructions; the reported requirements identify TOEFL as required. Program-specific materials and application timing can differ, so applicants should use the instructions for their intended degree and entry term.

What are the application fees and waivers at Prescott College?

Applicants should check the current fee shown in Prescott College's application process before submitting. A tuition charge, enrollment deposit or orientation expense is not the same thing as an application fee, and fees may differ by application type.

Anyone for whom a fee would be a barrier should ask admissions about waiver eligibility before submitting a payment. In particular, a first-year applicant, transfer applicant and graduate applicant should not assume that the same fee or waiver procedure applies to all three.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Prescott College?

Prospective students should not assume Prescott College operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. An applicant interested in ROTC needs to establish whether a nearby host institution permits Prescott students to cross-enroll and whether the required classes and training fit their degree schedule.

ROTC participation, a scholarship and a military service obligation are separate questions. Before making enrollment plans, ask the relevant ROTC detachment and Prescott's registrar how participation would work, whether credits would count and what travel would be required. The college's veterans-benefits support serves a different purpose from ROTC officer training.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Prescott College?

Prescott College generally considers transfer credit from accredited institutions and accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry. Transfer admission and the application of earlier credits to a Prescott degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts from every college attended and to follow any additional instructions for their program. Reported credit options also include AP, CLEP, DSST/DANTES and credit based on American Council on Education recommendations; the college recognizes some learning from life experience. Eligibility for a particular award of credit depends on evaluation and degree requirements.

Before enrolling, request a written review showing which courses satisfy general requirements, which apply to the intended major and how many credits must still be completed through Prescott. A course can transfer as an elective without replacing a required course, and an admission decision alone does not settle that question.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Prescott College?

International and field-based study can fit Prescott College's experiential approach, but students should distinguish an available travel opportunity from a guaranteed part of their degree. The college has been associated with field learning at its Kino Bay Center in Sonora, Mexico; applicants should confirm which courses or programs are currently scheduled there.

Before committing to an international course, students need written approval for how it will count toward their degree. They should also establish its total cost - including travel, lodging and any separate program charges - and ask financial aid how their particular award would apply. A short field course is not necessarily equivalent to a semester-long exchange.