# South Suburban College

> South Suburban College is a public college in South Holland, IL, with 2,042 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $2,011 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 16%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,917.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/south-suburban-college-2455
- Location: South Holland, IL, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.ssc.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 149365
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $5,393 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,983 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $2,011 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30.7% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 16% |
| First-year retention rate | 33% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $38,917 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,042 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is South Suburban College tuition?

In-state tuition at South Suburban College is $5,393 and out-of-state tuition is $12,983 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $2,011 a year.

### What is the average net price at South Suburban College?

The average net price at South Suburban College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $2,011 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at South Suburban College?

16% of first-time, full-time students at South Suburban College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to South Suburban College?

The closest matches are City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, Prairie State College, and City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/south-suburban-college-2455. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.