Prairie State College

2-4 Years Public College In Chicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College (referred to as Prairie State) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Chicago Heights, IL. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Prairie State College is $9,342 for Illinois residents and $11,064 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,680 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at Prairie State College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,342 (Illinois Residents) $11,064 (out-of-state)
Student Population2,680
Graduation Rate15%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Prairie State College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1965 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Prairie State College is $9,342 for Illinois residents and $11,064 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Prairie State College offers the alternative tuition plans. 86 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,272 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Prairie State College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Prairie State College offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Prairie State College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Prairie State College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers