South Suburban College Academic Overview

Academic Overview

South Suburban College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in South Holland, Illinois. It is an Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.

The 2025 tuition & fees is $11,033 for Illinois residents and $12,683 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 3,818 students are enrolled.

The salary after graduation from South Suburban College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $30,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, SSC's tuition & fees is $11,033 for Illinois residents and $12,683 for non-residents.

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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024

2025 Tuition & Fees
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,033	$12,683

[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at SSC.

The average received amount of financial aid is $5,016 and 28% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,818 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Graduation Rate for South Suburban College is 28 %

Graduation Rate

28%

Transfer-out Rate for South Suburban College is 26 %

Transfer-out Rate

26%

Retention Rate for South Suburban College is 63 %

Retention Rate

63%

Student Population for South Suburban College is 3,818

Student Population

3,818

Student to Faculty Ratio for South Suburban College is 17 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

17 to 1

The average received amount of financial aid is $5,016 at South Suburban College.

Financial Aid Amount

$5,016

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address	15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473-1200
Phone	708-596-2000
WEB	https://www.ssc.edu/
Admission	https://www.ssc.edu/admissions-registration
Online Application	https://ssc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply%2f
Financial Aid	https://www.ssc.edu/admissions-registration/financial-aid
Net Price Calculator	https://www.ssc.edu/compliance/FA/Net_Price_calculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuition	https://www.ssc.edu/services/student-services/veteran-center/military-credits/
Athletic	https://www.ssc.edu/about-ssc/student-right-to-know/
Disability Service	https://www.ssc.edu/services/student-services/services-for-students-with-disabilities

Offered Degrees

SSC offers 78 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.

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Offered Major Programs
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class
Associate's	35	0
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate	3	0
Less Than 1 Year Certificate	23	0
1-2 Years Certificate	17	0

Special Learning Opportunities

South Suburban College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	✗
Teacher Certification	✔
Study Abroad	✔
Campus Housing	✗
Board/Meal Plan	✔

Veterans Benefits

South Suburban College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.

Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)	✗
Credit for military training	✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families	✔
Recognized student veteran organization	✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges	✔

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