Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Chicago Heights, Illinois |
| Online | prairiestate.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Prairie State College is a small two year community college offering undergraduate programs. Prairie State College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 784 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,834 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,610 plus fees of $732.
Prairie State College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $732 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,516 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $6,204 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,396 |
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $732 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,516 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,204 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,562 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 53% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 6% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 5% |
| General Studies | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148007 IPEDS survey data for Prairie State College.
Current students may use the Prairie State College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.