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Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL·Public·1,164 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,164 students.

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1,164
Students
$8,388
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Sauk Valley Community College is a public institution located in Dixon, Illinois with approximately 1,164 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,388 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) is a public community college in Dixon, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1965 and was built on the Rock River between the cities of Sterling and Dixon.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home in northern Illinois — at just $8,388/year net price and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a two-year degree. That said, median earnings of $35,300 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school to boost your long-term earning potential.

Founded
1965
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions28%
Business & Marketing8%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Computer Science1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,840
Avg Net Price
$8,388
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White72%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,164 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sauk Valley Community College

173 Illinois Rt 2

Dixon, IL 61021-9112

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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