College statistics
- Address:
- 2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL
61401 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.sandburg.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,340
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $54,388,933
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Carl Sandburg College is a public two-year institution in Galesburg, Illinois, serving the surrounding region with liberal arts and sciences coursework. The college enrolls 1,688 students and functions as both a direct workforce pathway and a transfer option for students beginning their college education.
In-state tuition runs $5,340 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,850. These figures represent the total cost of attendance, making Carl Sandburg one of the lowest-cost entry points to higher education in the region. The college's relatively small enrollment and town setting create a more personal learning environment than larger institutions.
Carl Sandburg College works best for students seeking affordable access to general education credits before transferring to a four-year university, or those pursuing short-term career credentials. Community colleges play a critical transfer role in American higher education; many students complete their first two years here at a fraction of university cost before earning a bachelor's degree elsewhere. For specific information about program outcomes, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.sandburg.edu/.