- 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 1,467 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,467 students
- In-state tuition: $8,998
- Out-state tuition: $9,754
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Sauk Valley Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
66 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sauk Valley Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Sauk Valley Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,467 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
646 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
821 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
646 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
646 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $8,998 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,754 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,998
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,754
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$159 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,625
$8,029
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$4,618
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Skyhawk
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sauk Valley Community College cost?
Sauk Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $8,998 for In-State students and $9,754 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Sauk Valley Community College is Kishwaukee College (27.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kishwaukee College
Public
21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2086
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2086
27.9 miles
Enrollment: 2,969 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $9,240 Out-state tuition: $14,610 Minority enrollment: 52%
701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
29.2 miles
Enrollment: 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 85% In-state tuition: $20,422 Out-state tuition: $20,422 Minority enrollment: 60%
Highland Community College
Public
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-6121
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-6121
29.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $4,911 Out-state tuition: $5,151 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Private for-profit
1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
31.7 miles
Enrollment: 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Private-state tuition: $10,964 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Private for-profit
6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 316-4800
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 316-4800
33.4 miles
Enrollment: 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 83%
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