Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
Prairie State College is a community college located in Chicago Heights, IL, serving approximately 2,448 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$4,176
Acceptance
100%
Students
2,448
Type
Community College
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,176
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,064
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,516
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.3×Graduates earn about 3.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
19%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,448
Undergrads
2,448
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
43
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
10
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.41
Property Rate / 1,000
2.45
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Chicago Heights
Violent Rate / 100k
264
Property Rate / 100k
1,577
Location
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Chicago Heights, IL 60411