South Suburban College Tuition & Completion (2026)
South Suburban College is a public community college in South Holland, Illinois, enrolling about 2,042 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,242 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,093. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (58.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,093
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,242 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,042 38.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,132
- Room & Board: $5,856 annual estimate
South Suburban College: what the data shows
Common questions about South Suburban College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Suburban College?
South Suburban College is located in South Holland, IL (ZIP 60473-1200).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is South Suburban College public or private?
South Suburban College is a Public institution.
How much does South Suburban College cost?
Published tuition: $5,093 in-state, $12,683 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,242.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,722 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,767 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,371 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,583 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,372.
How big is South Suburban College?
Total enrollment: 2,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,132 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.17%.
First-year retention: 62.9%.
What do graduates of South Suburban College earn?
Median earnings: $27,389 six years after entry; $33,680 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
24.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Suburban College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (172 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (63 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (27 completions)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (27 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (17 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (16 completions)
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine (15 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (14 completions)
- General Studies (13 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Suburban College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.17%; median earnings $33,680 at 10 years; net price $3,242. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,093
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Suburban College was $5,093.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,242
2024 Value
In 2024 South Suburban College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,242.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,242 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,372 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,732 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,856 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,149 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,596 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South Suburban College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South Suburban College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South Suburban College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,133 | $11,723 | $3,738 |
| 2014 | $4,133 | $11,723 | $7,216 |
| 2015 | $4,583 | $12,173 | $5,086 |
| 2016 | $4,583 | $12,173 | $5,458 |
| 2017 | $4,883 | $12,173 | $6,397 |
| 2018 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $4,671 |
| 2019 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $4,746 |
| 2020 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $4,204 |
| 2021 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $5,277 |
| 2022 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $3,250 |
| 2023 | $5,093 | $12,683 | $2,919 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South Suburban College reported total enrollment of about 2,042 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (58.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%), and White (11.4%). About 24.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Suburban College in 2024 is 2,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,132 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 58.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.20% 100% Completion Time
28.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.20% of students graduating from South Suburban College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 8% male / 92% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 63% male / 37% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South Suburban College.
Return on Investment
$33,680 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2497.16% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for South Suburban College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 172 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 63 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 27 completions
4. Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 27 completions
5. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 17 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16 completions
7. Community Health and Preventive Medicine: 15 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 14 completions
9. General Studies: 13 completions
Most popular programs at South Suburban College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Suburban College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Suburban College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,560
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,528
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Suburban College is a public institution located in South Holland, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 2,042 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (58.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%), White (11.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.17%. Approximately 24.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
South Holland, IL 60473-1200
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.17% graduation rate at South Suburban College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Suburban College located?
South Suburban College is located in South Holland, IL.
How much does South Suburban College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,093 and average net price is $3,242 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,856 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South Suburban College?
South Suburban College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,132 students, Black or African American (58.5%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Suburban College?
About 44.9% of students at South Suburban College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Suburban College earn?
Median earnings are $27,389 six years after entry and $33,680 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is South Suburban College public or private?
South Suburban College is a public institution located in South Holland, IL.
Is South Suburban College an HBCU?
No. South Suburban College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Suburban College a tribal college?
No. South Suburban College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Suburban College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, South Suburban College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.7%).
Is South Suburban College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Suburban College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.