South Suburban College

15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

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https://www.ssc.edu/
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Main telephone 708-596-2000
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Educational system Illinois Community College Board
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1927
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, First professional
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 5 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 71
Number of full time, freshmen women 108
Total number of full time freshmen 179
Number of part time, freshmen men 61
Number of part time, freshmen women 115
Total number of part time freshmen 176
Total number of freshmen men 132
Total number of freshmen women 223
Total number of freshmen 355
Number of full time, undergraduate men 410
Number of full time, undergraduate women 682
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,092
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,091
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,690
Total number of part time undergraduates 2,781
Total number of undergraduate males 1,501
Total number of undergraduate females 2,372
Total number of undergraduate students 3,873
Total enrollment 3,873
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 54%
Hispanic 23%
White 13%
Race/ethnicity unknown 2%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $10,590
Out-of-state tuition $12,240
Fees $533
Books and supplies $1,200
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person John Semple
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid phone 708-596-2000 Ext 2438
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 708-596-2000
Admissions phone (toll free) 708-225-5806
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) District residents for nursing program
Number of male applicants who enrolled 132
Number of female applicants who enrolled 223
Total number of applicants who enrolled 355
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.0
High school GPA Recommended, but not required
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 54%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 17%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
First professional Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 171
Student faculty ratio 20:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 30
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Double major Yes
Honors program Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Other colleges of the Illinois Community College System
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (137)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name South Suburban College Library
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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
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Career counseling Yes
Job fairs Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
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Total enrollment 3,873
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