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 2025 tuition & fees of Carl Sandburg College is $8,000 for Illinois residents and $8,900 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.02% from last year at Carl Sandburg.
- Total 1,603 students have enrolled in Carl Sandburg and, of that, 480 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Carl Sandburg offers 44 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Carl Sandburg is 50% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Carl Sandburg College is $8,000 for Illinois residents and $8,900 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.02% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,190 | $8,002 |
| 2022 | $7,860 | $8,760 |
| 2023 | $7,860 | $8,760 |
| 2024 | $7,910 | $8,810 |
| 2025 | $8,000 | $8,900 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Carl Sandburg College offers 44 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
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 | 19 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 6 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 2 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 2 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 128 |
| General Studies | 44 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 27 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 27 |
Student Population
Total 1,603 students have enrolled to Carl Sandburg College. By gender, there are 535 male and 1,068 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.50 to 1.
Carl Sandburg College offers online degree/certificate programs and 480 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 130 | 41 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 84 | 114 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,171 | 371 | 800 |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 24 | 44 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Total | 1,603 | 535 | 1,068 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $6,487 and 93% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,487 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 41 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 151 |