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Prairie State College

#1664 in US ranking Chicago Heights, IL
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,149
Tuition & fees
$9,342
Avg. aid
$7,849
Receiving aid
71%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
21%
Median salary
$48,135
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Prairie State College?

Prairie State College's documented campus activities include opportunities to attend student performances and athletic events. Theater and choral participation can give students a role in presenting work to the campus community, while games offer another way to gather outside class.

Event calendars are more reliable than a fixed list of supposed annual traditions: performances, student activities, and community programs can change from year to year. Students interested in a particular event should check its current date, location, admission rules, and whether it is open to the public.

What are the student housing and dining options at Prairie State College?

Prairie State College does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan to live at home or arrange housing independently; they should not interpret a room-and-board figure in a financial-aid budget as the price of an available PSC residence hall.

Independent housing also means arranging transportation and meals around class times. Students who expect to spend long days on campus should check current food-service hours and payment options, particularly for evening classes. Before signing an off-campus lease, they should consider its total cost and the commute to every location where their program requires attendance.

Prairie State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Prairie State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Campus size
130 acres

Prairie State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Center services:

  • Alumni network

Prairie State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Learning Resource Center

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Prairie State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Prairie State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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