Sauk Valley Community College

www.svcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,170

2.96% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,077

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.29%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,378

44% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.1%

116 Graduates

About

Sauk Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Sauk Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (126 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees), and Child Care Provider (1 degrees).

In 2021, 626 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sauk Valley Community College. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (498 degrees), 5.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sauk Valley Community College is $4,170, which is $−3,798 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sauk Valley Community College is $4,170, which is $−3,798 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,077.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Sauk Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,170

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sauk Valley Community College was $4,170. The cost of tuition at Sauk Valley Community College is $−3,798 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sauk Valley Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,077

2021 Value

13.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sauk Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,077. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sauk Valley Community College grew by 13.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sauk Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,860

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sauk Valley Community College was of $7,860 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.39% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sauk Valley Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Sauk Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sauk Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sauk Valley Community College was 4.29%, which represents 7 out of the 163 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sauk Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,378 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sauk Valley Community College is 606 students and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 44% of students enrolled at Sauk Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sauk Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.98% Black or African American, 1.96% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Sauk Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (30.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sauk Valley Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,378 students. The full-time enrollment at Sauk Valley Community College is 606 and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 44% of students enrolled at Sauk Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sauk Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sauk Valley Community College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Sauk Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sauk Valley Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,047 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
210 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sauk Valley Community College is 76% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.98% Black or African American, 1.96% Asian, 1.81% Two or More Races, and 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (1.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 146 more women than men received degrees from Sauk Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sauk Valley Community College is white (498 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Sauk Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (126 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees) and Child Care Provider (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sauk Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (250 degrees), and Transportation (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sauk Valley Community College are Registered nurses (1,366,236 people), Medical & health services managers (160,024 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,070 people), Physicians (143,902 people), and Pharmacists (138,275 people).

The most specialized majors at Sauk Valley Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (250 degrees), Transportation (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), and Health (178 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sauk Valley Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Sauk Valley Community College are Precision Production (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (250 degrees), Transportation (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), and Health (178 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sauk Valley Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,548,063 people), Elementary & secondary schools (401,862 people), Outpatient care centers (245,221 people), Offices of physicians (219,010 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,786 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sauk Valley Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Sauk Valley Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sauk Valley Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

386

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Sauk Valley Community College, which is 0.622 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (386).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sauk Valley Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Sauk Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.506 times less than the 166 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Sauk Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.98 times more than the 84 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Sauk Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Sauk Valley Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
498 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sauk Valley Community College is white (498 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
317 degrees awarded
White Male
181 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sauk Valley Community College is white female (317 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (181 degrees).

Operations

Sauk Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 77k (1.4%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Sauk Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 25.2M. Sauk Valley Community College employs 20 Assistant professors, 14 Professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Sauk Valley Community College are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Professor (9), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sauk Valley Community College are: Management, with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Endowment

$5.51M

2021 Endowment

46.9%

growth from 2020

Sauk Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Sauk Valley Community College grew 46.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $221k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sauk Valley Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.01M

2021 Salaries

7.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Sauk Valley Community College paid a median of $9.01M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($25.2M) and a 7.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sauk Valley Community College paid a total of $2.91M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sauk Valley Community College were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sauk Valley Community College were Management with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sauk Valley Community College was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sauk Valley Community College.