Important Academic Statistics

Total 3,905 students attended South Suburban College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 75 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 131 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 286 (full-time) and 194 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Suburban College is 18% and transfer-out rate is 21%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population3,905
Graduation Rate18%
Number of Faculty206
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Suburban College is $12,683 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
30% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,374 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$12,683
Average Financial Amount$4,374

Offered Certificate Programs

South Suburban College offers 48 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 403 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate3080
Less than 1-Year Certificate23081
2 Years Certificate220242
Total480403

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at South Suburban College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 403 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 80 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 81 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 242 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 5 completers
Information Science/Studies5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 75 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide69
Total80
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 5 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer3
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Information Science/Studies2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1
Work and Family Studies 13 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant13
Construction Trades 1 completers
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector1
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 48 completers
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician0
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician2
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist3
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Community Health and Preventive Medicine6
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide36
Business 8 completers
Office Management and Supervision1
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1
Real Estate4
Construction Management1
Total81
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Personal and Culinary Services 9 completers
Barbering/Barber9
Education 0 completers
Teacher Assistant/Aide0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0
Legal Studies 17 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 107 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies107
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 108 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7
Medical/Clinical Assistant5
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist12
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)83
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Business 1 completers
Office Management and Supervision1
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0
Small Business Administration/Management0
Fashion Merchandising0
Total242

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 3,905 students have enrolled into South Suburban College. By gender, 1,591 male and 2,314 female students are attending the school.
There are 549 White (14.06%), 2,014 Black/African American (51.57%), 998 Hispanic (25.56%), 61 Asian (1.56%), and 1,275 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,9051,5912,314
American Indian/Native American1596
Asian613130
Black/African American2,0147271,287
Hispanic998425573
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander633
White549269280
Two More1134964
Un-Known1487870
Non-resident Alien101

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