by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Sauk Valley Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sauk Valley Community College were $11,640 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $12,900. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for amounted to $840 in-state and $840 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,800 | $12,060 |
| Fees | $840 | $840 |
| Total | $11,640 | $12,900 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Sauk Valley Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Sauk Valley Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Sauk Valley Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Sauk Valley Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Sauk Valley Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,800 | $12,060 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,800 | $12,060 |
| One Year Ago | $10,800 | $12,060 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,800 | $12,060 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Sauk Valley Community College has changed across the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.17%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,660. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.16%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,920.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,660 | $12,920 |
| In 2 Years | $11,680 | $12,940 |
| In 3 Years | $11,700 | $12,960 |
| In 4 Years | $11,720 | $12,980 |
| In 5 Years | $11,740 | $13,000 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $51,800, or about $46,760 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Sauk Valley Community College, see the Sauk Valley Community College Financial Aid page.
