Overview
Carl Sandburg College is a 2-year community college in western Illinois with two campuses and an extension site that hosts the school’s dental program. Carl Sandburg offers degrees and certificates in over 50 academic programs and an honors program. For students who wish to study outside the United States, Carl Sandburg features semester-long study abroad programs in Europe and summer programs in Europe, Central America, and Asia. To promote inclusion, the campus Gay-Straight Alliance provides an environment to bring together students of all backgrounds.
Average Net Price:
$2,792
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,910 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,810 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $810 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,044
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,005
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,998
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
69%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3475
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,005
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,237
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$39
Students receiving federal loans
6%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,564
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,675
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
1,688
Total Number of Undergrads
1,688
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
18
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Loan Default Rate
15%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$39
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Saying-my school has the best teachers.
-all staff members (including non-teachers) are truly dedicated to education, and the students.
-one of the top community colleges for digital technology
-all staff members (including non-teachers) are truly dedicated to education, and the students.
-one of the top community colleges for digital technology
CSC Student, IL
I believe Carl Sandburg College is the perfect community college to attend before you attend a university or other trade school. Carl Sandburg offers many different student services with excellent faculty to help you whenever you need it. The class sizes are reasonable, giving you a better classroom experience, along with the tuition being reasonably priced.
Brittany from Galesburg, IL
Straight out of High School i knew from the get go that i would be going to Carl Sandburg. I always wanted to go there feeling that i can get somewhere in life if have the chance to go there i could go anywhere. So being said Carl Sandburg is a great choice for a graduate out of highschool or just someone trying to hone in on some skills and knowledge of what they want in life.
Seth from Galesburg, IL
good choice of classes
tutoring help available
campus near a park
tutoring help available
campus near a park
Lorena from Galesburg, IL
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