Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Sauk Valley Community College is a public institution in Dixon, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,158 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,458 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 50.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,493 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Ground Transportation, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,458
Graduation Rate
50.3%
Median Debt
$8,250
Average Net Price
$8,493
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.9x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,158
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,900
Pell Grant Rate
32.7%
Federal Loan Rate
7.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$5,027
Income $30K–$48K
$7,182
Income $48K–$75K
$8,884
Income $110K+
$14,155

Student Demographics

Women
59.1%
White
73.1%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
3.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.6%

Accreditations

Programs (33)

Associate (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,411 122
Registered Nursing $63,971 29
Biological and Physical Sciences $45,005 20
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $65,373 18
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 8
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 3
Accounting Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing Not reported 137
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 117
Machinist Not reported 65
Ground Transportation Not reported 36
Business Administration & Management Not reported 21
Accounting Not reported 13
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 11
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 8
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 8
Entrepreneurship Not reported 8
Air Transportation Not reported 7
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 5
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 3
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural Business Undergraduate Certificate 2
Agricultural Business Associate 2
Computer Systems Networking Undergraduate Certificate 2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Associate 1
Engineering Associate 1
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate 1
Fine Arts Associate 1
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1

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