Sauk Valley Community College Cost & Financial Aid Information

$8,793
Average Net Price
74%
Receive Aid
35%
Pell Recipients
Very Affordable
Affordability

Average Net Price

The average net price at Sauk Valley Community College is $8,793 per year after grants and scholarships are applied.

Overall Average Net Price

$8,793

Average amount students pay per year after financial aid

Net Price by Family Income

$0-30,000$6,156
$30,001-48,000$6,982
$48,001-75,000$9,548
$75,001-110,000$13,018
$110,000+$13,854

Financial Aid

Sauk Valley Community College demonstrates strong commitment to educational accessibility, with 74% of undergraduate students receiving financial aid and 35% benefiting from federal Pell grants for demonstrated financial need.

Students Receiving Aid

74%

Of undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance

Pell Grant Recipients

35%

Of students receive federal Pell grants for demonstrated financial need

Grants & Scholarships

Gift aid that doesn't need to be repaid

Work-Study Programs

Part-time employment opportunities on campus

Student Loans

Federal and private loan options available

Combined Sticker Price (Undergraduate)

The sticker price represents the total cost before any financial aid is applied. In-state students can expect a sticker price of $4,410 annually for tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay $10,800. Additional costs for room, board, books, and personal expenses will vary based on your living arrangements and lifestyle choices. Commuting students pay approximately $6,810, which is 61% cheaper than on-campus living.

Tuition & Fees Comparison

Annual Tuition & Fees

In-State: $4,410

Out-of-State: $10,800

In-State Students

On Campus Living

Tuition & Fees$4,410
Room & Board$12,000
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal Expenses$2,000

Total Estimated Cost$19,610

Off Campus Living

Tuition & Fees$4,410
Room & Board$10,000
Books & Supplies$1,200
Transportation$1,500
Personal Expenses$2,000

Total Estimated Cost$19,110

Out-of-State Students

On Campus Living

Tuition & Fees$10,800
Room & Board$12,000
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal Expenses$2,000

Total Estimated Cost$26,000

Off Campus Living

Tuition & Fees$10,800
Room & Board$10,000
Books & Supplies$1,200
Transportation$2,000
Personal Expenses$2,000

Total Estimated Cost$26,000

Commuting Students

Students living at home and commuting to campus can significantly reduce their costs.

In-State Commuter

Tuition & Fees$4,410
Books & Supplies$1,200
Transportation$1,000
Personal Expenses$1,500

Total$8,110

Out-of-State Commuter

Tuition & Fees$10,800
Books & Supplies$1,200
Transportation$1,500
Personal Expenses$1,500

Total$15,000

Cost Analysis

Analyze how 's costs have changed over time. Over the past year, Sauk Valley Community College has decreased costs by $1,373, representing a 13.5% reduction in average net price.

Cost Trends

Previous Year

$10,166

Current Year

$8,793

Change

$-1,373

Affordability & Value

Sauk Valley Community College is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education with strong return on investment.

Affordability Rating

Very Affordable

Based on average net price compared to national averages

Investment Value

Students receiving aid74%
Pell grant recipients35%
Student-faculty ratio14:1