How much has SSC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

2.29%

In-State

4.19%

Out-of-State

SSC's tuition & fees has increased from $12,173 (2015) to $12,683 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 4.19% over the past 10 years.

SSC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Illinois's average increase rate of -3.38%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 10.36% from 2015 ($18,973).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, SSC's COA is $20,939, which is increased by 7.47% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to SSC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 4.19% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $12,150. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at South Suburban College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$10,786$12,173-
2016-17$10,786$12,173
2017-18$10,823$12,4732.46%
2018-19$11,033$12,6831.68%
2019-20$11,033$12,683
2020-21$11,033$12,683
2021-22$11,033$12,683
2022-23$11,033$12,683
2023-24$11,033$12,683
2024-25$11,033$12,683
South Suburban College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$12,683956.92%
2022-23$1,200-90.54%
2023-24$1,200
2024-25$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 26.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at South Suburban College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$5,600-
2016-17$5,600
2017-18$5,600
2018-19$5,600
2019-20$5,600
2020-21$5,600
2021-22$5,600
2022-23$5,600
2023-24$5,600
2024-25$7,05626.00%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between South Suburban College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
South Suburban College$12,683
($11,033)		$12,683
($11,033)		-
College of DuPage$12,750
($10,650)		$12,510
($10,410)		1.92%
Joliet Junior College$13,800
($12,750)		$13,800
($12,750)		-
William Rainey Harper College$11,874
($10,062)		$11,802
($9,990)		0.61%
College of Lake County$14,400
($10,869)		$14,036
($10,531)		2.59%
Moraine Valley Community College$9,846
($8,502)		$9,846
($8,502)		-

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