Prairie State College Illinois

Public two-year college in suburban Chicago offering liberal arts and sciences programs with in-state tuition of $3,444.

College statistics

Address:
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL
60411
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
prairiestate.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$3,444
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,332
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$3,444
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,332
Total Student Enrollment:
3,045
Endowment (End of Year):
$38,708,461
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Prairie State College is a public two-year institution serving Chicago Heights and surrounding suburbs in Illinois. The college enrolls approximately 3,045 students and offers transfer pathways and general education in liberal arts and sciences.

In-state tuition runs $3,444 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,332. As a community college, Prairie State's cost structure makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education in the Chicago metropolitan area.

This school works best for students seeking affordable general education credits before transferring to a four-year institution, or those exploring academic options while staying rooted in their community. Prairie State serves as a bridge to bachelor's degree programs at universities throughout Illinois and beyond. Visit prairiestate.edu/ for admissions and program details.

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