About Sauk Valley Community College

Founded in 1965, Sauk Valley Community College. is a college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,892 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Sauk Valley Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 46 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Sauk Valley Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

44% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 14% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Sauk Valley Community College.

14%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
14%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    6 Students rated on-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 4.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    11 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    11 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    11 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    11 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    11 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Sauk Valley Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Sauk Valley Community College?

7 Students rated Sauk Valley Community College

Marissa - 07/31/2024

I liked attending Sauk Valley Community College for its convenience and relatively low-cost tuition. I enjoyed most of my professors and had an overall positive experience there! Due to 100% of SVCC's population being commuter students, there is little student involvement with the exception of athletes. Students are more likely to go home or to work directly after class than participate in extracurriculars. There is a shortage of clubs at Sauk as well. The low class sizes sometimes result in canceling a class for the year/semester, which very negatively affects some students. The college provides great academic resources, including free tutoring which is an awesome feature. The facility is very clean and updated. There is a variety of healthcare opportunities at SVCC as well as trade opportunities.

Bajram - 06/24/2019

It is a Wonderfull school and its is looked upon since it is an community school as well as it is cheap! it has most classes that are transferable to other universities and great staff!! I do highly recommend Sauk!! Many different opportunities and diversities to begin with, as well as being near home!

Caitlin - 10/30/2018

Sauk Valley Community College is a wondrous college, but only if you are going for a 2 year school. We do not have on-campus housing and the school is very small. I can only be here until I get my associates degree then I am going to a different college.

Ross - 10/02/2018

I love Sauk! There is so much to do, and the professors are absolutely amazing. It has that small school feel; however, there is so many opportunities for students to get involved in. Some people downgrade community college, but there is so much to do, some Universities can't even match.

Sauk Valley Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Sauk Valley Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Sauk Valley Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Take classes that hard or that challenge you as an individual because that looks good for the colleges.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is looking for a great education that does not want to travel far away to school. Also someone who does not want to pay much at all for a quality education that can provide great opportunities down the road.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    SVCC has an excellent facility that consists of one main building with all the classes seperated into different sections of the building based on their similarity.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    For the most part the students are pretty standard small town people. We all have a kind of similar background so there is a certain sense of "togtherness" but people tend to stick with people from their hometown. However, there is a large variety of students despite the "small town" standard.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the great faculty because they care about our education. The students are not just a number we are real people that are trying to get a great education.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The amount of prerequisite courses for some programs, and how to properly apply for scholarships.

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  8. What are the academics like at your school?

    As with all schools, the competence of the staff varies. I have managed to run into professors who know their fields well, though, and they do their best to challenge their students.

    Read all 1 answers

  9. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I cannot fairly answer this question. I currently don't have time for groups or activities.

    Read all 1 answers

  10. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I have no problem with SVCC as an educational facility. It has a good library and quite a few resources at their disposal. It's a small school so get used to the faces you see but so far the administration has been better than the 4 year I attended. They seem genuinely interested in helping you succeed.

    Read all 1 answers

  11. What's unique about your campus?

    I love college because I can go to class then go home. I get to pick my classes and the times. I can go at 8 in the morning or I can go at night.

    Read all 1 answers

  12. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype for Sauk Valley Community College generally tends to be homegrown kids afraid to leave, and otherwise people who can't make it in a 4 year. For a few people in the school this is true, but for the most part I have came across intelligent students and a knowledgeable faculty.

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  13. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It is too similar to high school. You have the clicks going on pretty back here. I feel that due to this there is alot of tension with other students and their fear to fit in. That should be the last thing on a person't mind when they are pursuing their career, what others think of them.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

1,892

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

1

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

74% of students attending Sauk Valley Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 42% were awarded federal grants. While 16% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$10,194

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,887

Books and Supplies

$6,966

Room and Board

19,047

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,571
$30 - $48K
$5,679
$48 - $75K
$8,479
$75 - $110K
$9,486
$110K & UP
$10,497

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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