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Prairie State College

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Prairie State College is a Public institution located in Chicago Heights, IL. The school... has approximately 3573 undergraduate students. The school offers students 2-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $27,572. The average age of students entering Prairie State College is 25. The most popular programs at the Prairie State College are: Health Professions And Related Programs (47%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (23%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (7%), Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (6%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (3%).


Tuition & Fees
$10,848
Average Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
20%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Prairie State College.

Tuition & Fees
$10,848
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$2,712
Total Expected Costs
$13,560

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$8,240
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $6,915
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,530
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,251
$75,001 - $110,000 $12,150
$110,000 + $12,827

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Prairie State College.

3,573 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 39%

Female Students: 61%

38% Full Time / 62% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 25

Low Income Students: 43%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Prairie State College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
20%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109

The graduation rate at the Prairie State College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
10%
Students who Return after their First Year
50%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Prairie State College.

Associate Degrees
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Certificate/Diploma
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (47%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (23%)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (7%)
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (6%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (3%)