by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,716 undergraduates in 2020, Prairie State College is a small, public college located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Prairie State College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Prairie State College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Prairie State College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Prairie State College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Prairie State College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Prairie State College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Prairie State College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Prairie State College for Veterans Guide.
Prairie State College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Prairie State College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,716 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 872 (32.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,844 (67.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 872 | 1,844 | 2,716 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Prairie State College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Prairie State College #2201 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Prairie State College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Prairie State College Diversity Guide.
Prairie State College has a total of 137 student athletes, 84 men and 53 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $604,733 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $604,733 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Prairie State College Athletics