Carl Sandburg College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Galesburg, Illinois, Carl Sandburg College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Carl Sandburg College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Carl Sandburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Carl Sandburg College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Carl Sandburg College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,860

Cost of attendance at Carl Sandburg College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,760

Cost of attendance at Carl Sandburg College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Carl Sandburg College received on average $6,870 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,870

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	62	46%	$5,250	$325,491
Other Federal Grant	117	87%	$3,230	$377,891
State Grant/Scholarships	92	68%	$3,097	$284,915
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	66	49%	$3,801	$250,875
Total Grant & Scholarships	133	99%	$6,870	$913,681

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carl Sandburg College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carl Sandburg College students is 43.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.4%.

43.6%

African American 21.4% 3 students
white 49.0% 70 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 34.8% 8 students
Mixed Race 28.6% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Carl Sandburg College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carl Sandburg College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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