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PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (PSC)

  • 202 South Halsted Street
  • Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • OPEID College Code: 00164000
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  • General Phone: (708) 709-3500
  • President: Eric Radtke
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,854
  • College Alias: PSC
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Prairie State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Prairie State College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving4%46%35%12%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,473$3,262$1,630$1,740
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)12.7%11.0%13.9%
Number in Default312431
Number in Repayment243218222
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$2,228$2,108$2,108
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,996$5,876$5,876
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,108$7,988$7,988
Books and Supplies$1,360$1,320$1,320
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,500$4,500
Other Expenses$2,532$2,532$2,532
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,072$2,532$2,072
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,588$3,428$3,428
In-State$7,356$7,196$7,196
Out of State$9,468$9,308$9,308
Off Campus
In-District$10,620$10,460$10,460
In-State$14,388$14,228$14,228
Out of State$16,500$16,340$16,340
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,660$5,500$5,500
In-State$9,428$9,268$9,268
Out of State$11,540$11,380$11,380
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant2-
Bookkeeping10-
Commerce4-
Operations Management and Supervision12
 
Communication Technology
Graphic Communications-5
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming1-
Computer Systems Networking6-
Data Processing5-
Information Technology-4
Web and Digital Design3-
Web and Multimedia Management2-
Word Processing5-
 
Construction Trades
Electrician1410
 
Education
Teacher Assistant11
 
Engineering Technology
Cad Drafting and Design3-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-1
Manufacturing Technology22
Mechanical Technology Technician-1
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Provider202
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Hygiene-29
Emergency Care Attendant57-
Emergency Medical Technology71-
Nursing-46
Surgical Technology17-
Nursing Assistant244-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-42
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-8
Liberal Arts-194
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology221
Computer Installation and Repair Technology2-
Heating and Air Conditioning16-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance3-
 
Precision Production
Cabinetmaking and Millwork6-
Welding Technology9-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education9-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science86
 
Security and Protective Services
Police Science68
Fire-Fighting348
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial Photography52
Fine Studio Arts-3
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,854
    • Undergraduate: 5,854
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,275 Female: 3,579
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,275 Female: 3,579
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,252 Part-Time: 3,602
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,252 Part-Time: 3,602
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian250.4%
Black3,27056%
Asian671%
Hispanic5139%
White1,78831%
Unknown1913%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181062%
Ages 18-191,39324%
Ages 20-2197017%
Ages 22-2474713%
Ages 25-2970012%
Ages 30-3455810%
Ages 35-393947%
Ages 40-495459%
Ages 50-653486%
Age Over 65781%
Age Unknown150.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees685242443
Faculty Status45479375
Tenured Faculty5252-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service45479375
Primarily Instruction45479375
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2727-
Other Professionals967224
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1086444
Clerical And Secretarial793841
Service and/or Maintenance29263
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,295 (79)$66,605 (37)$62,260 (42)
Professor$78,301 (34)$81,595 (15)$75,701 (19)
Associate Professor$58,986 (19)$60,093 (13)$56,586 (6)
Assistant Professor$49,860 (26)$51,028 (9)$49,241 (17)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,295 (79)$66,605 (37)$62,260 (42)
Professor$78,301 (34)$81,595 (15)$75,701 (19)
Associate Professor$58,986 (19)$60,093 (13)$56,586 (6)
Assistant Professor$49,860 (26)$51,028 (9)$49,241 (17)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$266,310$135,551$130,759
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes1307753
Unduplicated Athletes1257451
Baseball2323-
Basketball241212
Golf44-
Soccer422616
Softball11-11
Tennis66-
Track and Field, X-Country963
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$4,558$4,870
Assistant Coaches-$2,250$2,463
 
Coaches
All Coaches19109
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students13%
 
By Gender
Male10%
Female16%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black7%
Asian50%
Hispanic24%
White20%
Unknown-
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery21
Burglary-1
Vehicle Theft11
Prairie State College Reviews

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  • Reviewed on: April 27, 2012 Flag Review
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  • The transfer programs at PSC are really strong, and the advisers offer a lot of guidance on which classes to take in order to transfer successfully. I followed the curriculum my PSC adviser mapped out for me, and I have almost completed my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education at PSC. I'm already accepted into the bachelor's degree program at Governors State U.
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Overall Rating: 4
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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