The main campus of Sauk Valley Community College is in Dixon, Illinois (a rural area). The school is a public school. Sauk Valley Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Sauk Valley Community College students most commonly major in a field related to music and science.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Sauk Valley Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,745 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Sauk Valley Community College
173 Illinois Rt 2
Dixon, IL 61021
http://www.svcc.edu
Sauk Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 108 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Science | 84 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 61 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, computer repair, communications install and repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 56 | business management, accounting, sales, MIS |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer programming, system administration, computer networking |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | health diagnostic professions |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design, mechanical drafting, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Office And Administration | 21 | office data entry, office management, general office occupations, word processing, administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care provider, social service professions |
| Construction Trades | 8 | property management |
| Transportation | 6 | truck and bus driver |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 2 | machinist |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical secretary |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Sauk Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 257 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 211 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 7 |
In 2005, Sauk Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,745 students (1,688 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dixon, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,276 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Sauk Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175200)
Sauk Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $52,553 | 5 | $54,721 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $45,662 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $43,352 | 13 | $43,021 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $46,556 | 20 | $46,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 30 | 73 |
| Basketball | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 18 | 31 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sauk Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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