Yavapai College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Yavapai’s 74.4% acceptance rate means a solid academic record gives you a practical path in. Since it is test-optional and no score-based scholarship thresholds are listed here, focus on meeting requirements early, comparing costs, and using test scores only when they clearly support your broader plans.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Yavapai College facts and stats
Yavapai College enrolls 7,428 undergraduate students. Yavapai is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Prescott, AZ

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Key Yavapai College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Yavapai, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for possible retakes, and choose the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive before your admission deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Yavapai’s in-state tuition is $2,592, while out-of-state tuition is $9,048. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

Yavapai’s out-of-state tuition is $9,048, while in-state tuition is $2,592. Room and board adds about $11,180, so total costs can vary significantly based on where a student lives and whether they plan to live on campus. Financial aid can help reduce the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.
Student life at Yavapai College
5% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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