South Suburban College
South Suburban College is one of the forty-eight public 2-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in South Holland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,921 students attend the school. Every year 15% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SSC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,253, and fees were $533. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,640 and $533 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,921 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 4 | 55 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 25 miles radius of South Suburban College
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Prairie State College
6 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
7 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
12 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
12 miles away |
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Moraine Valley Community College
13 miles away |
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Morton College
17 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
19 miles away |
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ATS Institute of Technology - Chicago
19 miles away |
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Triton College
24 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
25 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1979 - 09/20/2012 |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 12/01/1978 - 07/27/2012 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $145/credit | |
| In State Students | $343/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $398/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,525 | $15,435 | $17,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,150 | $24,010 | $27,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,125 | $42,875 | $49,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of South Suburban College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 85% | $3,610 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $750 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $585 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $3,521 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,840
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,508 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,333 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,870 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,060 |
| Over $110,000$6,104 |
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Student Population
3,921
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,561
Women
1,360
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
54% |
|
Hispanic |
22% |
|
White |
19% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
