Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
1,461
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
55%
Average Aid Amount
$6,635
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
172
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
74%
Financial Aid Information at Prairie State
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,461 students (55% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $6,635. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 172 students (74% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Prairie State College is $9,342 for Illinois residents and $11,064 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,461 students (55% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $6,635. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Prairie State College for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 1,461 | 55% | $6,635 |
| Pell Grants | 955 | 36% | $5,594 |
| Federal Student Loans | 202 | 8% | $6,319 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 172 beginning students (74% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 172 students (74% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Prairie State College.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 172 | 74% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 165 | 71% | $7,897 |
| Federal Grants | 154 | 66% | $5,677 |
| Pell Grants | 129 | 56% | $6,111 |
| Other Federal Grants | 107 | 46% | $802 |
| State/Local Grants | 114 | 49% | $2,804 |
| Institutional Grants | 26 | 11% | $4,201 |
| Student Loans | 14 | 6% | $5,721 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14 | 6% | $5,721 |
| Other Student Loans | 0 | 0% | - |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 42 have paid in-state tuition rates (18% of undergraduate students) and 16 students (7%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Prairie State College.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 42 | 18% | $9,342 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 16 | 7% | $11,064 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 157 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Prairie State College. Among them, 0 students have lived on campus and 17 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 96 | 193 | 140 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 16 | 24 | 17 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 137 | 130 | $1,168,983 | $8,533 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 61 | 61 | $615,346 | $10,088 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 37 | 37 | $359,974 | $9,729 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 25 | 25 | $172,423 | $6,897 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 9 | 6 | $20,740 | $2,304 |
| $110,001 or more | 5 | 1 | $500 | $100 |
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