Sauk Valley Community College
- 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 2,211 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- Sauk Valley Community College is the only community colleges within Lee County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Sauk Valley Community College is Morrison Institute of Technology (24.9 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Sauk Valley Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 75 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,211 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 933 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,278 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | - | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| % Black | 2% | 14% |
| % White | 84% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 35% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,500 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Sauk Valley Community College is Morrison Institute of Technology (24.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 105 students | 24.90 Mi701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815)772-7218 24.90105 - 1,730 students | 31.40 Mi2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
(815)235-6121 31.401,730 - Kishwaukee CollegePublic4,475 students | 31.90 Mi21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815)825-2086 31.904,475 - Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career CollegePrivate, for profit434 students | 36.60 Mi1130 South Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815)965-8616 36.60434 - Rasmussen College-IllinoisPrivate, for profit1,580 students | 38.30 Mi6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(815)316-4800 38.301,580
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