Carl Sandburg College
Carl Sandburg College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Galesburg, IL. Carl Sandburg College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Carl Sandburg College is $7,910 for Illinois residents and $8,810 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.57% from last year at Carl Sandburg.
- Total 1,688 students have enrolled in Carl Sandburg and, of that, 520 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Carl Sandburg offers 44 programs.
- The graduation rate of Carl Sandburg is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Carl Sandburg College is $7,910 for Illinois residents and $8,810 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.57% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,190 | $8,002 |
| 2021 | $7,190 | $8,002 |
| 2022 | $7,860 | $8,760 |
| 2023 | $7,860 | $8,760 |
| 2024 | $7,910 | $8,810 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Carl Sandburg College offers 43 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Carl Sandburg College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 18 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 128 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 12 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 5 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 191 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 33 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 26 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 9 |
Student Population
Total 1,688 students have enrolled to Carl Sandburg College. By gender, there are 611 male and 1,077 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
Carl Sandburg College offers online degree/certificate programs and 520 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 122 | 46 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 76 | 113 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,231 | 439 | 792 |
| Two or More Races | 79 | 25 | 54 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 45 | 17 | 28 |
| Total | 1,688 | 611 | 1,077 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $6,824 and 98% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,824 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 40 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 151 |