It is the mission of Prescott College to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an education that will enable students to live productive lives while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and service to others. Students are encouraged to think critically and act ethically with sensitivity to both the human community and the biosphere. Our philosophy stresses experiential learning and self-direction within an interdisciplinary curriculum.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school record (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
510
660
SAT Math
500
610
SAT Writing
0
0
ACT Composite
21
27
ACT English
20
24
ACT Math
16
24
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$18,250
$19,546
$21,130
Books and supplies
$600
$600
$600
Room and board (on campus)
$0
$6,000
$6,000
Room and board (off campus)
$6,200
$6,400
$6,400
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (877) 350-2100
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 36%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Institutional Grants: $3,001
Student Loans: $2,738
