Prairie State College
Public, 2-year
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-8226
Quick Facts
2,448
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
$30,388
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,176
In-State Tuition
$5,280
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Prairie State College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 202 South Halsted Street |
| City | Chicago Heights, IL |
| ZIP Code | 60411-8226 |
| County | Cook County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Michael Anthony (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,448 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 13.1% |
| Black | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 22.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 37.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 64.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,176
In-State Tuition
$11,064
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,813
Total Cost of Attendance
$5,280
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 36% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 8% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 36% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $11,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $8,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $20,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 25% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,725 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,084 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,916 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $11,509 |
| $110,001+ | $13,713 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$30,388
6 Years After
$32,876
8 Years After
$36,696
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $14,010 | 75th percentile: $47,756
Earnings by Family Income Background
$27,926
Low Income
$34,608
Middle Income
$41,854
High Income
Student Outcomes
55%
Part-Time Retention
19%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,925
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$5,966
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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