Michael M. Crow President | Arizona State University - Yavapai
Michael M. Crow President | Arizona State University - Yavapai
Of the four institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Prescott College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
At least 3,732 people applied to Yavapai County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 11,128 students enrolled in the universities, including 10,430 in undergraduate and 698 in graduate programs. Only 3.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (63.6%) and Hispanic (18.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Yavapai College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 6,997 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Arizona State University - Yavapai in Yavapai County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott College | 185 | 181 | 969 |
| Yavapai College | -- | -- | 6,997 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 3,547 | 2,412 | 3,162 |
| Arizona State University - Yavapai | -- | -- | -- |
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