How much has Prairie State's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 10.00% from 2014 ($24,804), where Prairie State's current cost is $27,284. In 2024, the COA is same as last year cost.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $9,084 (2014) to $11,064 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 29.13% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Prairie State College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 10.00% for that period where the last year costs were $27,284. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 29.13% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,064. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Prairie State College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$7,644$9,084-
2015-16$7,800$9,240 1.72%
2016-17$8,604$10,188 10.26%
2017-18$9,162$10,848 6.48%
2018-19$9,342$11,064 1.99%
2019-20$9,342$11,064 0.00%
2020-21$9,342$11,064 0.00%
2021-22$9,342$11,064 0.00%
2022-23$9,342$11,064 0.00%
2023-24$9,342$11,064 0.00%
Prairie State College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,500, and it has increased 25.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$2,000-
2015-16$2,000 0.00%
2016-17$2,000 0.00%
2017-18$2,500 25.00%
2018-19$2,500 0.00%
2019-20$2,500 0.00%
2020-21$2,500 0.00%
2021-22$11,064 342.56%
2022-23$2,500 -77.40%
2023-24$2,500 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Prairie State College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$13,720-
2015-16$13,720
2016-17$13,720
2017-18$13,720
2018-19$13,720
2019-20$13,720
2020-21$13,720
2021-22$13,720
2022-23$13,720
2023-24$13,720
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