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Carl Sandburg College
- 2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
- Galesburg, IL 61401
- OPEID College Code: 00726500
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- General Phone: (309) 344-2518
- President: Thomas A. Schmidt
- Website: www.sandburg.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,693

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 45% | 59% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,867 | $2,828 | $1,156 | $1,528 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 256 | 220 | 195 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,855 | $3,915 | $3,690 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,560 | $4,500 | $4,335 |
| Books and Supplies | $872 | $855 | $838 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,727 | $4,770 | $4,528 |
| Out of State | $5,432 | $5,355 | $5,173 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,827 | $10,870 | $10,628 |
| Out of State | $11,532 | $11,455 | $11,273 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,327 | $7,370 | $7,128 |
| Out of State | $8,032 | $7,955 | $7,773 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,693 Undergraduate: 2,693
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 959 Female: 1,734
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 959 Female: 1,734
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,235 Part-Time: 1,458
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,235 Part-Time: 1,458
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 9 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Black | 120 | 4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 3% |
| White | 2,459 | 91% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 343 | 13% |
| Ages 18-19 | 653 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 345 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 259 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 329 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 218 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 138 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 218 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 148 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 37 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 340 | 211 | 129 |
| Faculty Status | 190 | 61 | 129 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 190 | 61 | 129 |
| Primarily Instruction | 190 | 61 | 129 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 73 | 73 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 55 | 55 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 28 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,158 (61) | $51,585 (23) | $46,084 (38) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,158 (61) | $51,585 (23) | $46,084 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $207,188 | $81,959 | $125,229 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 40% | 60% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 104 | 56 | 48 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 104 | 56 | 48 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Golf | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,329 | $5,125 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $775 | $1,217 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
