Sauk Valley Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Dixon, Illinois, Sauk Valley Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Sauk Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Sauk Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Sauk Valley Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sauk Valley Community College is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 71% at Sauk Valley Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,580

Cost of attendance at Sauk Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,840

Cost of attendance at Sauk Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Sauk Valley Community College received on average $4,747 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,747

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	103	43%	$4,934	$508,212
Other Federal Grant	199	84%	$3,230	$642,793
State Grant/Scholarships	54	23%	$1,510	$81,556
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	84	35%	$3,131	$263,008
Total Grant & Scholarships	208	88%	$4,747	$987,357

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sauk Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sauk Valley Community College students is 43.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.4%.

43.1%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 33.3% 2 students
white 42.5% 91 students
hispanic 57.1% 20 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Sauk Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sauk Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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