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South Holland, IL 60473-1200
p. 708-596-2000
w. www.southsuburbancollege.edu
South Suburban College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2640th overall and 96th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,112 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 47% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,160 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near South Holland, IL 60473-1200
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,218 (22,218 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,678 (2.83 people per house) |
| Families | 6,016 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,480 |
| Pop. — Asian | 246 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 22 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 121 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,126 |
| Pop. — Other | 525 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending South Suburban College?
Ranks 2778th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,700 | $8,040 | $9,690 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $412 | $412 | $412 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $90 | $268 | $323 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,112 | $9,452 | $11,102 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,512 | $14,852 | $16,502 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,212 | $13,552 | $15,202 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,640  $3,112 |
$7,650  $8,452 |
$9,300  $10,102 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,000  $4,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,700  $4,100 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does South Suburban College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does South Suburban College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,638 | 128 |  57% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $705 | 109 |  48% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 129 |  57% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at South Suburban College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,183 | 3,426 | 4,609 |
Hispanic | 222 | 407 | 629 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 43 | 88 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 13 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 676 | 1,125 | 1,801 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 2,139 | 5,021 | 7,160 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at South Suburban College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 258 | 273 | |
| 106 | 31 | 137 | |
| 36 | 71 | 107 | |
| 33 | 64 | 97 | |
| 51 | 12 | 63 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
South Suburban College Ranks 908th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,206 ($65,065 male / $59,992 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 110 (48 male / 62 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 249 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $886,250 |
South Suburban College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
South Suburban College is a community college located in the south suburbs of Chicago serving the Chicago Southland. The Illinois Community College Act of 1965 created Community College District 510 and enlarged the area served to include Thornton High School District 205, Thornton Fractional High School District 215, and Bremen High School District 228. In June of 1988, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution to South Suburban College to more accurately reflect the geographic location of the College.
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