Prairie State College Photo - Prairie State College (PSC) is a two-year community college offering associate degrees, technical and career certificates, and adult, corporate, and continuing education. PSC is located at South Halsted Street and Vollmer Road in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Best Chicago Heights Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 community college serving 2,716 students in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Cook County, IL community college have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 7:1.

Community Colleges in Chicago Heights, IL (2025)

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Location
Students
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3500
| 2,716 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Chicago Heights, IL?
There is 1 community colleges serving 2,716 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is community college acceptance rate in Chicago Heights, IL?
The average community college acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Chicago Heights, IL?
Community colleges in Cook County, IL have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Chicago Heights, IL?
Community colleges in Chicago Heights, IL have approximately 74% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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