Prairie State College
202 South Halsted StreetChicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3500
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10322
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: www.prairiestate.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $7,644.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $9,644.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $11,084.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 68% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 53% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,480.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 22% |
| Average state aid | $1,725.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 12% |
| Average institutional aid | $3,767.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 20% |
| Average student loan | $5,174.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Commercial Photography
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Software Technology/Technician
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- E-commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- General Studies
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Heating, air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Information Technology
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Illinois Scholarships
Fred Rattner Memorial Mathematics Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Mathematics. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 24 and class rank in the top 10% and current undergraduates/transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Freshman Honors Scholars Program
Scholarship for freshmen attending Millikin University selected for the Freshmen Honors Scholars Program. Students must show outstanding achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Dorothy & Maughan McMurdie Musical Theatre Scholarship
Scholarship for sophomores, juniors or seniors attending Western Illinois University who are enrolled in the BFA Musical Theatre Program. Selection based on a minimum 3.0 GPA, talent and contribution to the program. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Arthur Crandall Tuition Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University enrolled in Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
WIU Goldfarb Scholars
Scholarship for full-time incoming freshmen or transfer students enrolling at Western Illinois University. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 24 and graduated in the top 15% of class. Transfer students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Due date for freshmen is December 16th and for transfer students is March 17th. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Class of 1978 Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University. Students must show achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Wesley J. Vala, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Lincoln Land Community College. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Priority given to current college students who completed a minimum of 12 credit hours. Preference given to Riverton or Sangamon County, Illinois residents. Number of awards may vary. Due dates are January 30th for incoming freshmen and September 30th for continuing students. Renewable. more...
HONORS Tuition Waivers
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University enrolled in the Honors Program who have 30 to 75 credit hours. Applicants must be active on campus and committed to Honors activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Applications are available in February. Nonrenewable. more...
American Society for Industrial Security Internship Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are members of the American Society for Industrial Security that are majoring in Law Enforcement or Justice Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Tau Kappa Epsilon-Zeta Theta Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are members of Tau Kappa Epsilon-Zeta Theta Chapter. Selection based on participation in TKE. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
First Evergreen Foundation Scholarship-Service Management Awards
Scholarship for graduate students attending Saint Xavier University enrolled in the Service Management Program. Applicants must be employedin the non-profit sector. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
USAA U.S. Achievement Academy Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Law Enforcement or Justice Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and rank in the top 50% of class. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Cornelia S. Hodges ZONTA Scholarship
Annual award for graduate students attending the University of Illinois-Springfield who are enrolled in a masters degree program in Gerontology. Applicant must have minimim 3.5 GPA, file the FAFSA, have financial need, and write a personal narrative. Preference given to female applicants. Renewable. more...
Mildred Arnold Scholarship
Scholarship for freshmen attending Bradley University who are enrolled in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Selection based on academic excellence. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Alverno Scholarship in Fine Arts
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of St. Francis, majoring or minoring in Visual Arts. Applicants must exhibit evidence of talent and loyalty to the university. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...