Carl Sandburg College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Carl Sandburg College is a public community college in Galesburg, Illinois, enrolling about 1,051 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,662 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,390. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,390
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,662 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,051 60.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 40.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,265
- Room & Board: $7,875 annual estimate
Carl Sandburg College: what the data shows
Common questions about Carl Sandburg College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carl Sandburg College?
Carl Sandburg College is located in Galesburg, IL (ZIP 61401).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Carl Sandburg College public or private?
Carl Sandburg College is a Public institution.
How much does Carl Sandburg College cost?
Published tuition: $5,390 in-state, $8,900 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,662.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,014 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,025 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,074 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,162 |
| $110,001+ | $6,012 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,560.
How big is Carl Sandburg College?
Total enrollment: 1,051 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,265 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 62.5%.
What do graduates of Carl Sandburg College earn?
Median earnings: $31,149 six years after entry; $35,274 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,909.
41.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carl Sandburg College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (315 completions)
- General Studies (59 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (29 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (24 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (23 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (15 completions)
- Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer (14 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (11 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (10 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carl Sandburg College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $35,274 at 10 years; net price $3,662. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carl Sandburg College was $5,390.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,662
2024 Value
In 2024 Carl Sandburg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,662.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,648 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,662 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,875 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,765 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,060 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Carl Sandburg College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Carl Sandburg College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Carl Sandburg College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,970 | $6,602 | $2,352 |
| 2014 | $4,110 | $6,854 | $1,944 |
| 2015 | $4,250 | $7,078 | $3,289 |
| 2016 | $4,390 | $7,330 | $2,885 |
| 2017 | $4,530 | $7,554 | $2,478 |
| 2018 | $4,670 | $7,778 | $2,935 |
| 2019 | $4,810 | $8,002 | $2,792 |
| 2020 | $4,810 | $8,002 | $3,834 |
| 2021 | $5,250 | $8,760 | $3,232 |
| 2022 | $5,250 | $8,760 | $1,746 |
| 2023 | $5,300 | $8,810 | $1,036 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Carl Sandburg College reported total enrollment of about 1,051 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), and Black or African American (11.8%). About 41.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carl Sandburg College in 2024 is 1,051 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,265 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.96% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.96% of students graduating from Carl Sandburg College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 46% male / 54% female
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 3% male / 97% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Carl Sandburg College.
Return on Investment
$4,909 Median Student Debt
$35,274 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
13.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2308.11% Return on Investment
1.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Carl Sandburg College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 315 completions
2. General Studies: 59 completions
3. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 29 completions
4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 24 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 23 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15 completions
7. Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer: 14 completions
8. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 11 completions
9. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Carl Sandburg College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carl Sandburg College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carl Sandburg College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,864
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,947
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carl Sandburg College is a public institution located in Galesburg, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Enrollment is approximately 1,051 students. Student body composition includes White (65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), Black or African American (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 41.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Galesburg, IL 61401
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Carl Sandburg College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carl Sandburg College located?
Carl Sandburg College is located in Galesburg, IL.
How much does Carl Sandburg College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,390 and average net price is $3,662 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,875 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Carl Sandburg College?
Carl Sandburg College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,265 students, White (65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carl Sandburg College?
About 42.6% of students at Carl Sandburg College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carl Sandburg College earn?
Median earnings are $31,149 six years after entry and $35,274 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carl Sandburg College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,909.
Is Carl Sandburg College public or private?
Carl Sandburg College is a public institution located in Galesburg, IL.
Is Carl Sandburg College an HBCU?
No. Carl Sandburg College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carl Sandburg College a tribal college?
No. Carl Sandburg College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carl Sandburg College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carl Sandburg College does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.7%).
Is Carl Sandburg College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carl Sandburg College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.