by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Prairie State College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report shows the data about diversity at Prairie State College. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to learn how diverse the average college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Prairie State College total enrollment is approximately 1,225 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Prairie State College undergraduate population is made up of 56.4% women, and 43.6% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Prairie State College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 615 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 24.1% |
| White | 160 | 13.1% |
| International | 53 | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 45 | 3.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 36 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 615 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 24.1% |
| White | 160 | 13.1% |
| International | 53 | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 45 | 3.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 36 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
Prairie State College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 21.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 691 female students and 534 male students at Prairie State College.
Prairie State College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 96.3% of Prairie State College students come from within the state, and 3.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 5 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 490 | 94.4% |
| Indiana | 24 | 4.6% |
| Florida | 2 | 0.4% |
| Texas | 2 | 0.4% |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0.2% |
Prairie State College enrolls roughly 4.3% international (nonresident) students, adding to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Prairie State College, 42.0% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 727 | 24.7% |
| 35 and over | 515 | 17.5% |
| 20-21 | 512 | 17.4% |
| 22-24 | 406 | 13.8% |
| 25-29 | 364 | 12.3% |
| 30-34 | 213 | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 212 | 7.2% |
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.
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