Sauk Valley Community College
About Sauk Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Sauk Valley Community College teaches in Dixon, on the Rock River in northern Illinois. Nursing and the sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1965
Location
Dixon, Illinois
Students
1,158
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
49.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,340
Out-of-state: $12,900
Avg Net Price
$8,493
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,458
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
49.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.7%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
45.8%
$/Student
$6.2K
Class Size
Medium
While 49.1% finish in 4 years, 73.7% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,340
In-State
$12,900
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,273
After Financial Aid
$8,493
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,027
Receive Grants
32.7%
Take Loans
7.5%
Tuition is $5,340/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,493.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Sauk Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
32.7%
Get Grants
Free money
7.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,381
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Sauk Valley Community College.
Gender
62.4%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,158
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
21.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 47.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,158
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Sauk Valley Community College fields 9 varsity teams with 166 student athletes, about 14% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
166
14% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
107
Men
59
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Sauk Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,458
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$46K
122 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$62K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$45K
20 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$48K
18 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
8 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
5 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $40K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.