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 45% more female students than male students enrolled at South Suburban College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
41%
|
Women |
59%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,591
|
Women |
2,314
|
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%
|
54% 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, 2024