What Yavapai College, Prescott does

Yavapai College is a public community college serving Yavapai County, Arizona across seven campuses and centers (Prescott, Verde Valley, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Sedona, CTEC, and Prescott Pines). Founded in 1965 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1975, it offers over 100 degrees and certificates, including six baccalaureate degrees and 3-Year Bachelor's pathways introduced in 2026. The college runs three main academic divisions — the School of Business (BUCS) including a Center for Cybersecurity, the School of Career & Technical Education (CATE), and Health Sciences & Public Services — alongside specialized facilities such as the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center (1,064 seats) and the Southwest Wine Center.

The technology backbone combines Canvas LMS (with ~40% of curriculum delivered online), Banner 9 student information system, and integrated third-party tools including Respondus, Turnitin, Zoom, Panopto, Microsoft 365, DUO Security, Quality Matters, and a WEPA cloud printing solution. Specialized accreditations in nursing (ACEN since 1981), radiologic technology (JRCERT), EMS (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP since 2012), and automotive technology (ASE 2021) underpin program quality, evidenced by a 94% first-time radiology credentialing pass rate and 100% five-year job placement.

Revenue is derived from tuition and fees, state and federal funding (including CARES/HEERF emergency relief), and foundation giving. The YC Promise last-dollar scholarship provides tuition-free degrees for eligible Yavapai County high school seniors. GTM is community-led: high school partnerships (Early College Programs), workforce development collaborations with employers such as CAFMA, Verde Valley Ambulance, and local fire departments, plus community engagement events. The institution is governed by the publicly elected Yavapai College District Governing Board, with Dr. Lisa Rhine as President, and recorded 1,249 certificates and degrees at its 2026 commencement, including a record 119 bachelor's degrees.

Name

Yavapai College, Prescott

Legal name

Yavapai Community College District

Website

https://yc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yavapai College is a public community college serving Yavapai County, Arizona across seven campuses, offering over 100 degrees and certificates — from associate to bachelor's — with strong healthcare, public safety, technical, and workforce programs and ~40% online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prescott

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit and non-credit programs including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs.
2. State and Federal Funding: State appropriations and federal financial aid eligibility tied to institutional accreditation for operational funding.
3. Federal Emergency Relief Funds: CARES Act and HEERF funding for emergency student aid and institutional support during COVID-19 pandemic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Yavapai College is a public community college serving Yavapai County, Arizona through seven campuses and centers. It offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs across business, healthcare, technical trades, public safety, and arts disciplines. Approximately 40% of its curriculum is delivered via online learning through Canvas LMS, supplemented by the myYC student portal and Banner 9 student information system.

Product overview

Yavapai College operates as a comprehensive community college system serving Yavapai County through seven campuses and centers. The institution offers a unified educational platform combining face-to-face instruction at Prescott Campus, Verde Valley Campus, and regional centers with Canvas LMS-powered online learning (approximately 40% of curriculum available digitally). The core student-facing product is the myYC Portal integrated with Banner 9 for registration and student services. Academic divisions include the School of Business (BUCS) with cybersecurity and business programs, School of Career & Technical Education (CATE) with trades and technical programs, and Health Sciences & Public Services offering accredited nursing, radiology, EMS, and fire science. Specialized facilities include the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center and Southwest Wine Center. Student support services are consolidated through the One-Stop Center and include tutoring (with AI Tutor), library services, disability resources, and the American Job Center workforce hub. Z-Degrees (fully online programs) and Open Educational Resources expand access using open-source textbook alternatives. The Roughriders Athletic Program and OLLI lifelong learning extend offerings beyond traditional student populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YC Promise: Financial aid program offering tuition-free degree opportunities for eligible Yavapai County high school seniors
• Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center
• Roughriders
• Southwest Wine Center

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year degree programs for traditional and non-traditional students seeking affordable higher education credentials across multiple disciplines.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Four-year baccalaureate programs including Bachelor of Applied Science in Business, Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, plus new 3-Year Bachelor's Degree pathway.
• Early College Programs Dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment programs for Yavapai County high school students to earn college credits while still in high school.
• YC Promise Scholarship Program Last-dollar scholarship program offering tuition-free degree completion for eligible Yavapai County high school seniors, reimbursing qualifying tuition not covered by federal, state, or other grants after degree conferral.
• Nursing Program Multi-track nursing education offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, and Practical Nursing certificates, accredited since 1981.
• Radiologic Technology Program 22-month radiologic technologist training program with specialized JRCERT accreditation, achieving 94% first-time credentialing exam pass rate and 100% job placement over five years.
• EMS Program Emergency Medical Services education including paramedic training and Critical Care certification program, accredited since 2012 through CAAHEP/CoAEMSP.
• Fire Academy Firefighter training program partnering with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) and regional fire departments to train new firefighters and paramedics.
• School of Career & Technical Education (CATE) Programs Career-focused technical training including Automotive (ASE accredited 2021), Aviation, Construction, Electronics, Fire Science, Gunsmithing, HVAC, Machining, Welding, Manufacturing, Film and Media Arts, and Viticulture programs.
• School of Business (BUCS) Programs Business education division offering Accounting, Associate of Business, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business, Management, Computer Programming, Computer Networking: Cybersecurity, and Video Game Certificate programs.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Lifelong learning program for adults 50+ offering intellectual and cultural enrichment through courses, events, and social activities at Prescott and Verde Valley locations.
• American Job Center at Yavapai College Workforce services hub providing career guidance, job search support, training referrals, and employer connections for Yavapai County community members, located at Prescott Campus Building 1.
• Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center Northern Arizona's premier entertainment venue with theater seating for 1,064 hosting live performances, movies, satellite broadcasts, and the Prescott Film Festival.
• Southwest Wine Center Wine and viticulture education center at Verde Valley Campus offering viticulture and enology programs and hosting the Emerging Winemakers Competition and Wine Symposium.
• Roughriders Athletic Program Intercollegiate athletics program competing in NJCAA with sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
• Small Business Development Center Business support services offering webinars, workshops, and one-on-one consulting on topics including QuickBooks, marketing, cybersecurity, business planning, and government contracting for small business owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% first-time pass rate on radiology credentialing exams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Yavapai College and American College of Education partnered to empower nursing development, providing additional pathways for nursing education advancement.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Yavapai College hosted USDA forum supporting rural communities, strengthening ties between the college and federal agricultural resources.
• Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CAFMA partnered with Yavapai College to equip the new Central Arizona Regional Training Academy (CARTA) gym for firefighter training, supporting physical conditioning required for modern fire service.
• American Job CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Grand opening of American Job Center at Yavapai College Prescott Campus. The center brings together employment, education, and workforce partners to support job seekers, students, and employers with career guidance, job search support, training referrals, and employer connections.
• Wine Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Southwest Wine Center hosted Emerging Winemakers Competition and Wine Symposium at Verde Valley Campus, restoring local wine traditions and supporting regional viticulture industry.
• Mid-State Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Yavapai College and Mid-State Technical College (Wisconsin) signed a 3-year business degree transfer agreement establishing one of Wisconsin's first 3-Year Bachelor's Pathways, enabling seamless transfer of credits and degree completion.
• Moraine ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership to offer a three-year optimized degree pathway, providing students with an accelerated route to bachelor's degree completion.
• Freeport-McMoRanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 2026Yavapai College and Freeport-McMoRan showcased career opportunities at Technical Careers Preview Day, connecting students with mining industry employment pathways.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northland Pioneer College: Small rural Arizona community college serving a multi-county district with multiple learning centers. Most directly comparable to Yavapai College on geographic dispersion and small-college scale.
• Coconino Community College: Two-year public community college serving Coconino County in northern Arizona, the same rural Arizona region as Yavapai College. Comparable scale, multi-campus district model, and similar workforce/transfer mission.
• Mohave Community College: Rural Arizona community college district with multiple campuses and centers. Comparable in size, program mix (healthcare, trades, transfer), and reliance on county-level funding and tuition.
• Eastern Arizona College: Rural Arizona community college with comparable multi-campus footprint and workforce/technical program emphasis. Operates in a similar small-market Arizona context to Yavapai College.
• Cochise College: Rural Arizona community college serving a multi-campus district in southeastern Arizona. Comparable in program breadth (healthcare, public safety, trades) and rural community college economics.
• Pima Community College: Large multi-campus Arizona community college district based in Tucson. Same public community-college model, similar healthcare and workforce program mix, but materially larger scale than Yavapai College.
• Paradise Valley Community College: Maricopa County Community College District member institution. Direct peer on the community-college business model, online learning mix, and Arizona-specific student demographics.
• Chandler-Gilbert Community College: Maricopa County Community College District member college serving a suburban Arizona market. Comparable institutional model and program breadth, though in a much higher-growth metro area.
• Mesa Community College: Largest single-campus community college in Arizona within the Maricopa County Community College District. Direct peer on the community-college business model and program mix, at substantially greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Arizona University: Arizona public four-year research university headquartered in Flagstaff that absorbs many Yavapai College transfer students. Overlaps on healthcare, business, and cybersecurity programs and competes for the same regional student pool, including students in Yavapai County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YavapaiCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@yavapaicollegeprescott
• Facebookfacebook.com/149860965730
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yavapai-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/yavapaicollege

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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