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Interested in attending Prescott College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Prescott College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

98
%
Acceptance rate
3.09
Average High School GPA
August 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Prescott College?

98%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Prescott accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 140 people applied and 138 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
96 / 97 (99%)
Men
42 / 43 (98%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Prescott College:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Prescott College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Prescott College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Prescott considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Prescott College?

3.09
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Prescott College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.09.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
7%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
24%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Prescott College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline
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