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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: David Brownell
  • Website: www.prairiestate.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,507
  • College Alias: PSC
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Basic Information
    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
    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
 
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving4%44%40%13%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,989$2,527$1,609$1,282
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)13.9%9.5%17.0%
Number in Default311522
Number in Repayment222157129
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,876$5,736$5,280
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,988$7,848$7,200
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,320$1,100
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,500$4,500
Other Expenses$2,532$3,000$2,532
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,072$3,000$2,072
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$7,196$7,056$6,380
Out of State$9,308$9,168$8,300
Off Campus
In-State$14,228$14,556$13,412
Out of State$16,340$16,668$15,332
Off Campus with Family
In-State$9,268$9,128$8,452
Out of State$11,380$11,240$10,372
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping6-
 
Communication Technology
Graphic Communications-4
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2-
Information Technology-2
Web and Digital Design2-
Word Processing6-
 
Construction Trades
Electrician1712
 
Education
Teacher Assistant and Aide-1
 
Engineering Technology
Cad Drafting and or Design Technology2-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Provider155
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Hygiene-33
Emergency Care Attendant79-
Emergency Medical Technology57-
Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant266-
Nursing-47
Surgical Technology13-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-30
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-175
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology8-
Automotive Mechanics Technology362
 
Precision Production
Cabinetmaking and Millwork4-
Welding Technology8-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education5-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science84
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Police Science13
Fire Science, Fire-Fighting228
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial Photography1-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,507
    • Undergraduate: 5,507
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,101 Female: 3,406
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,101 Female: 3,406
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,958 Part-Time: 3,549
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,958 Part-Time: 3,549
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien70.1%
American Indian170.3%
Black2,70349%
Asian751%
Hispanic75914%
White1,80533%
Unknown1413%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18992%
Ages 18-191,20122%
Ages 20-2184515%
Ages 22-2466712%
Ages 25-2970113%
Ages 30-344939%
Ages 35-394468%
Ages 40-4962711%
Ages 50-653216%
Age Over 65801%
Age Uknown270.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees569243326
Faculty Status34679267
Tenured Faculty5757-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service34679267
Primarily Instruction34679267
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3232-
Other Professionals926923
Technical and/or Paraprofessional996336
Clerical And Secretarial714229
Service and/or Maintenance28217
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,046 (79)$64,778 (37)$61,521 (42)
Professor$77,843 (33)$80,480 (15)$75,645 (18)
Associate Professor$56,575 (24)$57,605 (14)$55,133 (10)
Assistant Professor$47,911 (22)$47,888 (8)$47,924 (14)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,046 (79)$64,778 (37)$61,521 (42)
Professor$77,843 (33)$80,480 (15)$75,645 (18)
Associate Professor$56,575 (24)$57,605 (14)$55,133 (10)
Assistant Professor$47,911 (22)$47,888 (8)$47,924 (14)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$87,713$42,970$44,743
Ratio (%)100%49%51%
 
Participants
All Athletes1016041
Unduplicated Athletes985939
Baseball2222-
Basketball231112
Golf77-
Soccer1414-
Softball14-14
Cross Country963
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$4,240$4,300
Assistant Coaches-$1,860$1,960
 
Coaches
All Coaches19109
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Cross Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students15%
 
By Gender
Male15%
Female14%
 
By Race
American Indian50%
Black7%
Asian-
Hispanic14%
White24%
Unknown25%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related15
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Robbery12
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft1-
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