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South Suburban College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Because South Suburban is test-optional, your SAT or ACT score is not the main admissions gate. The bigger opportunity is using prep to confirm you are ready for credit-bearing classes, since staying on track matters at a school with 63% freshman retention and an 18% six-year graduation rate.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

South Suburban College facts and stats

Quick Facts

South Suburban College enrolls 3,818 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. South Suburban has a 63% freshman retention rate and an 18% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

South Holland, IL

Undergrad Enrollment3,818

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate18%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key South Suburban College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional South Suburban, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscoring, and schedule any fall retake early enough for scores to arrive before South Suburban’s earliest application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

South Suburban is a public college with in-state tuition of $10,590 and out-of-state tuition of $12,240. Students should review grant, scholarship, and loan options and submit the FAFSA to be considered for available aid.

In-State Tuition$10,590

Out-of-State Tuition$12,240

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South Suburban’s out-of-state tuition is $12,240, while in-state tuition is $10,590. Actual costs can vary once fees, books, transportation, and other personal expenses are included. Students should review South Suburban’s financial aid options to estimate what they may pay after grants, scholarships, or other assistance.