Prairie State College
- COverall Grade
- 2 Year
- Chicago Heights, IL
- 407 reviews
- ProfessorsB-
- ValueC
- DiversityA-
- SafetyB+
- Student LifeC-
- LocationC+
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
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Address
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Application Fee
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High School GPA
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Cost
Net Price
$8,313/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,271/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 72%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.47 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
- 73%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.40 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing Assistant
234 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
204 GraduatesNatural Sciences
66 GraduatesEmergency Care Attendant (EMT)
61 GraduatesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
47 GraduatesNursing
44 GraduatesAutomotive Mechanics
38 GraduatesDental Hygiene
31 GraduatesFire Science and Fire Fighting
24 GraduatesChild Care Provider
23 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,461Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,942
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
65%
Varsity Athletes
6%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
17%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
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Prairie State College Reviews
407 reviews
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Prairie State College is the best choice for any community college because they really care about student success. They go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals and prepare them to transfer to a four year institution. The professors are also very amazing, most of them take the time to get to know their students on a personal level and provide various resources to ensure success for the students. They are also very well educated, a good percentage of them having doctorate degrees and many years of experience in their specific fields. Students are also very involved with the school as well, there are many clubs and events that give the school a beautiful sense of community.
I love the fact that the classes are small. This enhances a one-on-one interaction between students and their tutors. The labs are well-equipped and the teachers are always well prepared for lectures. Although I would love to know more about the school clubs, but generally its a very good place for learning.
Prairie State College is a great community college to continued your education because it is affordable and there are a few great professors. That being said, there are several professors who are bad at teaching because they have out dated styles of teaching or just teach for a hobby. The college is very diverse with majority blacks. The library is the best place at the college. The restroom are extremely clean. There is no cafeteria and the food available is too expensive.