Ph.D. Program

A doctoral degree is one of the best investments you can make in your life. In addition to personal fulfillment, a doctoral degree from Prescott College can help you increase earnings in your current profession, ease your transition into a new job field, and provide a basis for your pursuit of an advanced degree. One of the major benefits of the Prescott College Ph.D. Program is that you can continue working full-time and earning full wages while you pursue your degree.

The financial aid process begins with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a free application and is available online, in addition to various other public locations. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Applicants that complete their application file by February 15th will be considered for competitive partial-tuition fellowships. These fellowships will be awarded to applicants with the strongest application in two areas: academic excellence and embodiment of the Prescott College mission statement. (Please see the Admissions Preferred Level of Performance for more information.) No additional form is needed to apply for the tuition fellowships.

Tuition and Fees (2008-2009)

Tuition per term (12-16 semester credits)		$8,952
(Tuition includes a $200 tuition deposit)
Transcript Fee (one-time)		$50
Sustainability Fee		$50
Total Tuition and Fees		9,052

Additional academic costs that may be incurred are the responsibility of the student. Students pay for their own travel, food, and accommodations for the colloquia. Students assume all costs for mailing study packets to their faculty, as well as providing postage-paid, return envelopes for the advisors’ use. Students will incur a cost of approximately $68 for dissertation binding and publishing through University Microfilms.