South Suburban College

  • 2 Year
  • South Holland, IL
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

3,818
South Suburban College overview
South Suburban College overview
  • 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 Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$5,093

Illinois Resident Tuition

$11,033

Breakdown

In District Costs for South Suburban College
  • 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

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$30,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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.

  • Health Professions 53%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
  • General Studies 10%
  • Work and Family Studies 7%
  • 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