South Suburban College
- 2 Year
- South Holland, IL
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Overview
Total enrollment
3,818- Location South Holland, Illinois
- Website ssc.edu
- Type Public 2 Year
- Setting Large Suburban
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
South Suburban College is a public two-year institution located in South Holland, Illinois, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Chicago. The main campus occupies 100 acres in Chicago's south suburban region, with a satellite Oak Forest Center serving additional students. The college offers more than 60 career education and transfer programs, with notable strengths in healthcare, business, and technical fields. SSC maintains an open admission policy typical of community colleges, providing educational access to students throughout Chicago's southern suburbs. The campus features modern classroom facilities, specialized laboratories for healthcare training, and a University & College Center that hosts partnership programs with four-year institutions.
South Suburban College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
$5,093Illinois Resident Tuition
$11,033Breakdown
- Tuition $5,093
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $533
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $5,856
- Other Expenses Budget $1,200
- Total One Year Cost $13,882
- Tuition $11,033
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $533
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $5,856
- Budget for Other Expenses $1,200
- Total One Year Cost $19,822
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at South Suburban College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and General Studies. 53% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 10% in General Studies.
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Health Professions 53%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
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General Studies 10%
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Work and Family Studies 7%
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Business 7%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149365.
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Last updated: August 2026