Prairie State College

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Prairie State College is a public institution located in Chicago Heights, IL. The school... has approximately 2300 undergraduate students. The school offers students 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 (35%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (34%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (11%), Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (4%) and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (3%).


Tuition & Fees
$11,064.00
Average Debt at Graduation
$10,500.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
13%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$108.97

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

Tuition & Fees
$11,064.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$3,574.00
Total Expected Costs
$14,638.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$8,981.00
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 $8,072.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,793.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,786.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,328.00
$110,000 + $14,638.00

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

2,300 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 33%

Female Students: 67%

35% Full Time / 65% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 25

Low Income Students: 37%


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
$10,500.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
13%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$108.97

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

Graduation Rate
17%
Students who Return after their First Year
45%

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

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (35%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (34%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (11%)
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (4%)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (3%)