Chicago Heights, Illinois · Public · 2-year · Large suburb
Overview
Prairie State College is a public two-year institution based in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Its campus is in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 2,953 students.
Prairie State College offers certificates and associate degrees across 55 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). It awarded 925 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 51% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
2,953
Students enrolled
51%
First-year retention
925
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
55
Programs and majors
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 55
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.