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2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees of Prairie State College () is $9,342 for Illinois residents and $11,064 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than the average tuition ($12,223) of public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Prairie State College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Cost of AttendanceComparisonTuition Trends
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$9,342$11,064
Books & Supplies$2,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,720
Average Financial Aid$5,272
Cost of Attendance$25,562$27,284
After Financial Aid$20,290$22,012
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,300
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Prairie State College$9,342$11,064
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,678$12,223
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623
Tuition Trends

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Prairie State College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2126NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. "Only in Classroom" means that the program is offered only on-site classes and "not offered" means that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Communications Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering Technology
Work and Family Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Construction Trades
Mechanics and Repairers
Precision Production Trades
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business

Student Population

There are 2,680 students at Prairie State College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 914 male students and 1,704 female students are attending the school. The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,6187841,834
Male Students914309605
Female Students1,7044751,229

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Prairie State College, there are 2,680 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,351 students were attending classes through distance learning (517 students are enrolled exclusively and 834 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,680
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses517
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses834
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,329

School Profile and Academic Overview

Prairie State College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $9,342 for Illinois residents and $11,064 for other students on average. It offers 81 degree programs through 21 Certificate, 26 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,300.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
Phone708-709-3500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$9,342
Out-of-State$11,064
Student Population »2,680 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »15%
Transfer-out Rate20%
Retention Rate52% (Full-time)
31% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,272
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,300

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