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Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL 2-Year Public
Acceptance RateN.A.
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Prairie State College Academics

The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Prairie State College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Prairie State College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted Unknown
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted Unknown
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Prairie State College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Prairie State College?

Prairie State College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Prairie State College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Prairie State College

When choosing a major, Prairie State College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Prairie State College.

Student Designed Majors

Prairie State College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.


Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie State College


Does Prairie State College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Prairie State College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Prairie State College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Prairie State College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Prairie State College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Prairie State College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Prairie State College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Prairie State College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Prairie State College Require Internships?

🟨 Prairie State College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About Prairie State College


Prairie State College Library

The main library on campus is the Learning Resource Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Prairie State College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Prairie State College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Prairie State College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Prairie State College does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,854

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,342

Out-of-State

$11,064

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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