Prairie State College
Prairie State College is one of the forty-eight public 2-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in Chicago Heights.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,403 students attend the school. Every year 10% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Prairie State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,430, and fees were $732. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,116 and $732 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students4,403 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 40 |
Certificate | 37 | 197 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $171/credit | |
In State Students | $382/credit | |
Out of State Students | $452/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,695 | $17,190 | $20,340 |
ADN | 70 | $11,970 | $26,740 | $31,640 |
BSN | 125 | $21,375 | $47,750 | $56,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Prairie State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 65% | $4,867 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,430 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,784 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $3,807 |
Federal Student Loans | 31% | $5,375 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,313
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,915 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,530 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,251 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,150 |
Over $110,000$12,827 |
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Student Population
4,403
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,549
Women
1,854
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
53% |
Hispanic |
20% |
White |
19% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.