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 Stats (2025)
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.
The student population of Sauk Valley Community College has grown by 48% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 9:1 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 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,402 students
3,270 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
733 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
1,669 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
240 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
733 students
1,007 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)
0.4562%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,625
$8,187
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
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 (2025)
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)
Instructional Design and Technology (2022)
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