Chicago Heights, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie State College (in-state) | $4,176 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -78% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,176 | $16,704 |
| Out-of-state | $11,064 | $44,256 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Prairie State College ranks 10 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 165% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Prairie State College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| McHenry County College | $4,162 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | $4,200 |
| Parkland College | $4,284 |
| Rock Valley College | $4,334 |
In-state tuition at Prairie State College is $4,176 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,064.
Prairie State College in-state tuition is 78% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Prairie State College is 77% below that.
$4,176 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Prairie State College comes to about $16,704 for an in-state student and $44,256 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Prairie State College ranks 10 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.