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Carl Sandburg College, also referred to as Sandburg College or CSC, is a community, two-year College located in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. CSC has been serving the residents of the west-central Illinois region for over 40 years. In addition to the main campus, the college operates centers in Carthage and Bushnell and also has a number of virtual learning centers. The college offers associate degree in arts, science, fine arts (transfer degrees), and over 50 occupational and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers several online learning programs.
CSC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Chargers. The College is a member of the NJCAA and competes in the Arrowhead Conference.
Carl Sandburg College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Galesburg, IL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Carl Sandburg College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study science.
Carl Sandburg College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Carl Sandburg College offers classes to 2,693 students (1,725 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Carl Sandburg College
2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL 61401
General Phone: (309) 344-2518
http://www.sandburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 66 | sonography and ultrasound tech, dental hygienist, radiographer |
| Business And Management | 54 | sales, accounting, MIS, human resources, business management |
| Science | 34 | biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | child care provider, housing and human environments, social work |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 24 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, precision metal working, machinist |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 12 | embalming |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Carl Sandburg College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 304 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 171 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 4 |
In 2007, Carl Sandburg College had a total enrollment of 2,693 students (1,725 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 94% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Galesburg, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,855 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 872 |
Financial Aid:
Carl Sandburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 726500)
Carl Sandburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 23 | $51,585 | 38 | $46,084 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $51,585 | 38 | $46,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Basketball | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 14 | 20 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carl Sandburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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