Carl Sandburg College

Carl Sandburg College is a public community college located in Galesburg, IL. It offers 44 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,910 for Illinois residents and $8,810 for out-of-state students at Carl Sandburg College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,224) of public community colleges in Illinois.

It has 1,688 students that are lower than the average population (3,293 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 520 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,200.

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Academic Overview

Carl Sandburg College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Galesburg, Illinois.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,910 for Illinois residents and $8,810 for other students on average. It offers 44 degree programs through 25 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard, Galesburg, IL
Phone	309-344-2518
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$7,910 Out-of-State$8,810
Student Population »	1,688 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,824
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,910 for Illinois residents and $8,810 for out-of-state students at Carl Sandburg College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,224) over public community colleges in Illinois.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Carl Sandburg College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,910	$8,810
Books & Supplies	$810
Off-Campus Living Costs	$9,306
Average Financial Aid	$6,824
Cost of Attendance	$18,026	$18,926
After Financial Aid	$11,202	$12,102
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Illinois Residents	Out-of-State Students
Carl Sandburg College	$7,910	$8,810
Public Community Colleges in Illinois	$9,668	$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Carl Sandburg College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 25 Certificate, 19 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	25	19	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	100 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	128 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,688 students at Carl Sandburg College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 610 male students and 1,077 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,687	674	1,013
Male Students	610	285	325
Female Students	1,077	389	688

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Carl Sandburg College, there are 1,688 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,120 students were attending classes through distance learning (520 students are enrolled exclusively and 600 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,688
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	520
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	600
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	568

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