by our College Data Analytics TeamPrairie State College total enrollment is approximately 2,716 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Prairie State College undergraduate population is made up of 62% women, and 38% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Prairie State College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 487 |
| Hispanic | 194 |
| White | 137 |
| International | 22 |
| Unknown | 15 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 10 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,441 |
| Hispanic | 604 |
| White | 452 |
| Unknown | 108 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 44 |
| Asian | 33 |
| International | 29 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
There are approximately 1,801 female students and 915 male students at Prairie State College.
Students from 19 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Nigeria, India, and Australia.
Learn more about international students at Prairie State College.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Prairie State College, 39.84% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,015 |
| 35 and over | 935 |
| 20-21 | 739 |
| 22-24 | 576 |
| 25-29 | 521 |
| 30-34 | 358 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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