A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SSC are primarily Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
16%
|
| Black |
62%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at South Suburban College with a gender ratio of 26% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
26%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
855
|
| Women |
1,006
|
SSC serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 40.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 59.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149365 IPEDS survey data for South Suburban College.
Last updated February 24, 2025