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Prairie State College

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

Prairie State College is a 2-year community college serving Chicago’s south suburbs by offering programs in five academic departments as well as an honors program. Students in Prairie State’s Dental Hygiene program assist in operating a clinic on campus that is open to the public. Additionally, Prairie State provides numerous services beyond the classroom for its diverse student population including an All Latin Alliance and Male Success Initiative for students of color. Prairie State also features a community garden that hosts a variety of environmental speakers and activities throughout the year.

Average Net Price:
$7,669
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,669
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,342
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$11,064
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,625
$30k - $48k
$2,252
$48k - $75k
$6,677
$75k - $110k
$3,767
$110k+
$11,770
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,839
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,777
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,419

 

Students receiving state aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1666
Students receiving federal aid
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,777

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
5%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,388
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$108
Students receiving federal loans
5%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,388

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
208
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
69
$30k - $48k
21
$48k - $75k
17
$75k - $110k
6
$110k+
1

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,680
Total Number of Undergrads
2,680
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
26

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
 US National: 44%
61%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
53%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
22%
White
15%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,750
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$108

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Good place to start out of get some extra credit for other programs.
Bettenia from Homewood, IL
Being here in Prairie State is amazing! At first I was very nervous for starting off school in my own Community, however doing the first semester was great! The people, counselor, and professor here really knows how to help students and help them prepared for their own future.
Cassaundra from Country Club HIlls, IL
The biggest bang for your buck.

A nice bridge between high school and college.

Great professors who make the experience worthwhile.

Mo from Park Forest, IL
I have learned a LOT in my time there.
Barbara from Homewood, IL
It took me all the way until college to get a hold on a lot of understanding toward school work and i feel prairie state has helped me tremendously in doing so!
Jasmine from Richton Park, IL
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