Prairie State College

Prairie State at a Glance

Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
Suburb: Large
Campus Setting
2,618
Students Enrolled
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
16%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Prairie State

$4,176
Avg Tuition
$5,388
Average Loan
$11,770
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $2,625 to $11,770 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Vocational Nurse Training, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
  • Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
  • Fire Protection
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Computer Software and Media Applications
  • Precision Metal Working
  • Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies

Awards Conferred

Prairie State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

5%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Prairie State students borrow an average of $5,388 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Prairie State College
$4,176
16.0%
5.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer/Career Programs
$4,138
31.0%
14.6%
Public
$6,771
45.0%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,661
40.3%
31.8%
Illinois
$18,444
54.8%
50.4%

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