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Academic Calendar Semester
Accreditors North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Campus setting Large Suburb
Carnegie classifiaction Associate's
Carnegie Classification Associates - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Coed Status 39% Men, 61% Women
Degrees Associate's degree
Degrees offered Certificate
Degrees offered Associate
Degree-seeking undergrads 5,220
Federal aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Most Popular Areas of Study Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Most Popular Areas of Study Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Most Popular Areas of Study Security and Protective Services
Most Popular Areas of Study Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Percent applicants admitted Not reported
Religious Affiliation None
Religious affiliation Not applicable
Setting Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Type of School North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Type of School Regionally Accredited
Type of School Community College
Typical Cost of Books $1360
Undergrad ages 49% 25 and over, 51% 24 and under
Undergrad population 5294
Undergraduate/Flat Fee $236
Undergraduate/In-state Tuition $5760
Undergraduate/In-state Tuition & Fees $5996
Undergraduate/Out-of-state Tuition $7872
Undergraduate/Out-of-state Tuition & Fees $8108
Undergraduate/Per Credit Hour Fee $249
Prairie State College Dist 515 is a fully accredited comprehensive community college located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. We are dedicated to student centered instruction that fosters success in adult transfer and workforce education. We offer associate degrees that transfer to four year colleges and universities certificates that provide training for immediate employment and adult education classes include GED and ESL.
