Sauk Valley Community College is an institution of higher education that provides quality learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its students and community.
School Highlights
Sauk Valley Community College serves 1,616 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,616 students
In-state tuition: $8,998
Out-state tuition: $9,754
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 96% over five years.
Sauk Valley Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
The student population of Sauk Valley Community College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Sauk Valley Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,616 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
740 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
876 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
75%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
College Completion Rate
44%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,998 is more than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,754 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,998
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,754
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,963
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,167
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Sauk Valley Community College was created by the citizens of Public
Community College District #506 through public referendum in June
1965. Since that time, Sauk has expanded its programs to provide
opportunities not only in the traditional transfer areas, but also
in vocational-technical, adult and continuing education, community
service, and career education. In recent years, Sauk's commitment
to the public has included intercollegiate athletics and cultural
offerings. Sauk Valley Community College provides a comprehensive
program of student services, including academic, career and
personal counseling, financial aid, student support services, job
placement assistance, co-curricular activities, performing arts
opportunities and intercollegiate athletics. These services, in
combination with instructional services, increase educational
access for all and contribute to student success and enrichment.
The Sauk Child Care Center offers daytime care and educational
activities on a fee basis for children whose parents are employed
by the College or enrolled in classes at the College. Professional,
trained, child care workers and SVCC's Human Services curriculum
students are employed to supervise and operate the facilty, which
is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services. The College first received accreditation status in March
1972 with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
which has since changed its name to The Higher Learning Commission.
In 1992, and again in 2002, the College earned the maximum ten-year
accreditation.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,616 students
In-state tuition: $8,998
Out-state tuition: $9,754
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
