Prescott College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Prescott College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
95.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Prescott College and can I get accepted? The school has a 95% acceptance rate ranking it #10 in Arizona for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 382 out of 401 applicants were admitted making Prescott College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. Prescott College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1130-1260Applicants Submitting SAT
42%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 610 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1130 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1260 |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Prescott College?
Prescott College typically requires applicants to be in the top 36 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1060. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Arizona for highest average SAT composite score. 42 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1260 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 1195 to 1260 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 1130 to 1195 | Avg - | 92%-95% |
| 1065 to 1130 | Reach | 87%-92% |
| Less than 1065 | Low | <87% |
Prescott College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
19-27Applicants Submitting ACT
45%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Prescott College?
Admission data indicates that Prescott College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Arizona for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Prescott College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 23 to 27 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 19 to 23 | Avg - | 92%-95% |
| 15 to 19 | Reach | 87%-92% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <87% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.11Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Prescott College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Prescott College was 3.11 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Arizona for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.11 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Prescott College accepts 95% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 20% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 7% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 23% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 13% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
86% of Prescott College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 14% |
| Top 25% of class | 28% |
| Top 50% of class | 86% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 14% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 277 | 124 | 401 |
| Accepted | 267 | 115 | 382 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 93% | 95% |
| Enrolled | 44 | 21 | 65 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2020Days left to Apply
247Applicants have 247 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Prescott College before the Aug 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Prescott College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105589 IPEDS survey data for Prescott College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prescott College prefer SAT or ACT?
42% of students submit their SAT scores to Prescott College. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Prescott College?
95% of those who apply are granted admission to Prescott College. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Prescott College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1260. 42% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Prescott College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 27. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
