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IPEDS ID: 148007
OPE ID: 00164000
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Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411-8226
General information:  (708) 709-3500
Website:  www.prairiestate.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  5,697 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  14 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.prairiestate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.prairiestate.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorprairiestate.edu/finaid/npchome.html
Mission Statement
  prairiestate.edu/gen/gen-mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or lessView note
For additional information on Disability Services offered at Prairie State College, visit our Website at http://prairiestate.edu/ss/ss-disasvcs.html
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Air Force)
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty78472
Instructional78472
Research and public service00
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-district$2,228$2,348$2,516$2,78410.7%
In-state$5,996$6,116$6,524$6,6001.2%
Out-of-state$8,108$8,228$8,276$7,560-8.7%
Books and supplies$1,360$1,608$1,608$2,00024.4%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$4,500$4,500$4,500$6,26439.2%
Other$4,162$4,162$4,162$4,89817.7%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,702$3,702$3,702$4,89832.3%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-district
Off Campus$12,250$12,618$12,786$15,94624.7%
Off Campus with Family$7,290$7,658$7,826$9,68223.7%
In-state
Off Campus$16,018$16,386$16,794$19,76217.7%
Off Campus with Family$11,058$11,426$11,834$13,49814.1%
Out-of-state
Off Campus$18,130$18,498$18,546$20,72211.7%
Off Campus with Family$13,170$13,538$13,586$14,4586.4%
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid142564%————
Grant or scholarship aid41663%$2,337,476$5,619
Federal grants37056%$1,760,753$4,759
Pell grants37056%$1,738,703$4,699
Other federal grants406%$22,050$551
State/local government grant or scholarships16224%$330,748$2,042
Institutional grants or scholarships6410%$245,975$3,843
Student loan aid376%$179,611$4,854
Federal student loans376%$179,611$4,854
Other student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid12,76748%$17,121,117$6,188
Pell grants2,34540%$11,183,203$4,769
Federal student loans5379%$2,528,808$4,709
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$4,463$4,641$4,004
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$4,887$3,745$3,053
$30,001 – $48,000$5,768$4,436$3,793
$48,001 – $75,000$6,090$6,016$5,322
$75,001 – $110,000$4,887—$4,000
$110,001 and more——$4,088
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)5,697
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment384
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 39% Part-time: 61%Student Gender: Male: 40% Female: 60%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 1% Black or African American: 52% Hispanic/Latino: 14% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 27% Two or more races: 2% Race/ethnicity unknown: 4% Non-resident alien: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 53% 25 and over: 47% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 95% Out-of-state: 5% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
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  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 44% Part-time students: 38%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 33 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 11% Transfer-out rate: 32%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 11% Female: 12%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 0% Black or African American: 8% Hispanic/Latino: 12% White: 18% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2008 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2007 or Fall 2008, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2007 or Fall 2008, by Time to Completion Within "Normal time" for the program: 5% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 14% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: 19%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
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Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgram<1
year
Certificate		1
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year
Certificate		Associate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping41-
Business Administration and Management, General--3
Business/Commerce, General2--
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1--
Category total713
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1--
Graphic Communications, General--3
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design2--
Recording Arts Technology/Technician--6
Category total3-9
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General1--
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3--
Information Technology--7
Category total4-7
Construction Trades
Electrician-78
Category total-78
Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide--3
Category total--3
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician6--
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician-1-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician--1
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1--
Category total711
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care Provider/Assistant1642
Category total1642
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--29
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)62--
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)59--
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide292--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--47
Surgical Technology/Technologist-9-
Category total413976
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science-18
Fire Science/Fire-fighting29-1
Category total2919
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies--11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies--192
Category total--203
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3934
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician2--
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician16--
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology-2-
Category total5754
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences--53
Category total--53
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General11--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-144
Category total11144
Precision Production
Cabinetmaking and Millwork-1-
Welding Technology/Welder111-
Category total112-
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial Photography9-3
Fine/Studio Arts, General--5
Category total9-8
Grand total56744390
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division II MenWomen
Baseball27–
Basketball1014
Golf7–
Soccer2113
Softball–11
Tennis7–
Track and Field, X-Country127
Volleyball–8
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (!)1/1/1965 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)5/16/1969 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs6/1/1975 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations100
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft100
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate20.5%
Number in default55
Number in repayment267
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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