Prairie State College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,444

2023 Average Net Price

$5,564

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.207%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,045

29.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.1%

37 Graduates

About

Prairie State College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Prairie State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 degrees awarded), General Studies (41 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (35 degrees).

In 2023, 729 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prairie State College. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (350 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Prairie State College is $3,444, which is $−4,809 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Prairie State College was 0.207%, corresponding to 1 out of the 482 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Prairie State College is $3,444, which is $4,809 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,564.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Prairie State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,444

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Prairie State College was $3,444. The cost of tuition at Prairie State College is $−4,809 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Prairie State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,564

2023 Value

19.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Prairie State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,564. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Prairie State College grew by 19.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Prairie State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,516

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Prairie State College was of $7,516 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Prairie State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Prairie State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 36% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Prairie State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.207%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Prairie State College was 0.207%, which represents 1 out of the 482 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Prairie State College had a total enrollment of 3,045 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Prairie State College is 893 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,152. This means that 29.3% of students enrolled at Prairie State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Prairie State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.6% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 3.78% Two or More Races, 0.854% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Prairie State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Prairie State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,045 students. The full-time enrollment at Prairie State College is 893 and the part-time enrollment is 2,152. This means that 29.3% of students enrolled at Prairie State College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Prairie State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Prairie State College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Prairie State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Prairie State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,509 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
773 enrolled students
White
396 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Prairie State College is 49.6% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 3.78% Two or More Races, 0.854% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 160 students (5.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 63 more women than men received degrees from Prairie State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Prairie State College is black or african american (350 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Prairie State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (41 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (35 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Prairie State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (63 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (198 degrees), and Health (297 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Prairie State College are Registered nurses (1,469,734 people), Medical & health services managers (168,101 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,646 people), Other managers (150,921 people), and Police officers (140,924 people).

The most specialized majors at Prairie State College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (63 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (198 degrees), Health (297 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Protective Services (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Prairie State College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Prairie State College are Mechanical Technologies (63 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (198 degrees), Health (297 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Protective Services (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Prairie State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,586,920 people), Computer Systems Design (609,621 people), Elementary & secondary schools (437,187 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (368,265 people), and Outpatient care centers (270,599 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Prairie State College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
157 degrees awarded
General Studies
41 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Prairie State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Prairie State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

396

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 333 degrees were awarded to men at Prairie State College, which is 0.841 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (396).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Prairie State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Prairie State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.454 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Prairie State College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Prairie State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Prairie State College is Male and White (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
350 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
183 degrees awarded
White
137 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Prairie State College is black or african american (350 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

3.16% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
210 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prairie State College is black or african american female (210 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (140 degrees).

Operations

Prairie State College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 648k (25.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Prairie State College had a total salary expenditure of 48.1M. Prairie State College employs 39 Professors, 27 Associate professors and 14 Assistant professors. Most academics at Prairie State College are Female Professor (21), Male Professor (18), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Prairie State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Endowment

$2.51M

2023 Endowment

16%

decline from 2022

Prairie State College has an endowment valued at about $2.51M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Prairie State College declined 16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.29M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Prairie State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.9M

2023 Salaries

5.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Prairie State College paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($48.1M) and a 5.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.58% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Prairie State College paid a total of $6.51M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Prairie State College were Professor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 27 employees, and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Prairie State College were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Prairie State College was Female Professor with 21 employees, Male Professor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Prairie State College.

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