Sauk Valley Community College
173 Illinois Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021
Dixon, IL 61021
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https://www.svcc.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 815-288-5511 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1965 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 165 acres |
| County | Lee |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 175 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 199 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 374 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 45 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 52 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 97 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 220 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 251 |
| Total number of freshmen | 471 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 434 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 564 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 998 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 462 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 760 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,222 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 896 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,324 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,220 |
| Total enrollment | 2,220 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 37% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $10,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,060 |
| Fees | $780 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,233 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Jennifer Schultz |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Assistance |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815-835-6405 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $5,615 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 28% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $2,333 |
| Scholarship or grant | $5,595 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $6,146 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 31% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,279 |
| Scholarship or grant | $5,920 |
| Work study | $2,208 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 211 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 94 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 520 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 269 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for health programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Health programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 220 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 251 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 471 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application materials | Student Information Form |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 59% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Highland Community College, Illinois Valley Community College, Rock Valley College, Kishwaukee College |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (100) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Learning Resource Center |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 21 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Phi Theta Kappa, Criminal Justice Club, Health Careers Club, Association of Latin American Students |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Other career services | Internships |
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| Total enrollment | 2,220 |