School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 202 South Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 709-3516 Contact: Marietta Turner Coordinator of Admissions and Records |
Main Address 202 South Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 709-3500 www.prairiestate.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,709 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $10 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Admission to nursing and dental hygiene programs based on GPA in required courses and test scores. |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial Photography A,C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting C Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Construction Trades Electrician A,C Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology C Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Hygiene A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Prairie State College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (708) 709-3500 |
| Website: | www.prairiestate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-8226 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,843 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,914 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,342 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,064 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 75% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,990 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Prairie State College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Prairie State College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 3 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 51 | 25 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Prairie State College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,342 |
| Out-of-state | $11,064 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 214 | 75% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 194 | 68% | $6,990 |
| Student loan aid | 41 | 14% | $5,430 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,837 | 47% | $6,228 |
| Federal student loans | 579 | 15% | $5,940 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Prairie State College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Prairie State College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Prairie State College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,843 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,843 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Prairie State College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
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