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Carl Sandburg College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Galesburg, Illinois. 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 and family and social work.
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 3,260 students (2,145 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
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
Carl Sandburg College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 58 | biological and physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, accounting, MIS, sales, human resources |
| Family And Social Work | 46 | housing and human environments, child care provider, social service professions |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 45 | dental hygienist, health diagnostic professions |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 25 | administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, machinist, precision metal working |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 9 | embalming |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 5 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural technology |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 2 | carpentry |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Carl Sandburg College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 306 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 165 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 61 | 4 |
In 2005, Carl Sandburg College had a total enrollment of 3,260 students (2,145 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
| Iowa | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
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 | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,335 |
| Books and supplies | $ 838 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 27 | $48,118 | 38 | $42,651 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $48,118 | 38 | $42,651 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| Basketball | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carl Sandburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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