- 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 2,402 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,402 students
- In-state tuition: $8,998
- Out-state tuition: $9,754
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sauk Valley Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
157 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sauk Valley Community College has grown by 73% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Sauk Valley Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,402 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
733 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
1,669 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
240 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
733 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,669 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
71%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,998 is more than the state average of $7,875. 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 $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,998
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,754
$10,847
Tuition Notes
$159 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,625
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skyhawk
- 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.
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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
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(815) 825-2086
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2086
27.9 miles
Enrollment: 3,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $9,240 Out-state tuition: $14,610 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
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Enrollment: 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 85% In-state tuition: $20,422 Out-state tuition: $20,422 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-6121
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-6121
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Enrollment: 2,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $4,911 Out-state tuition: $5,151 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
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Enrollment: 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 In-state tuition: $10,964 Out-state tuition: $10,964 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
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