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The mission of Carl Sandburg College is to provide accessible, quality education in a caring environment by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision making and by working in partnership with communities of the College district.
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| County |
Knox County, IL |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,582 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,678 students |
1,409 students |
| Total Enrollment |
3,260 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
66% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
52% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,705 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
60% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,085 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
31% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,251 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
8% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,003 |
$3,048 |
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- Carl Sandburg College was established by authority of the Illinois Community College Act of 1965 and was approved by voters in a September 1966 referendum. One year later, in September 1967, classes began at various locations in Galesburg, including the former Brown's Business College and the Central Congregational Church. Enrollment was approximately 350 students.
- The Main Campus is located in Galesburg with a Branch Campus in Carthage and an Extension Center in Bushnell. In addition, off-campus sites include the Educational Technology Center and the Annex in downtown Galesburg, as well as the Education Commons in Carthage.
- A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS leading to degrees and certificates is offered by the College to serve a variety of student needs. The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree is for those students planning to transfer to a senior college or university to earn a Baccalaureate degree. Carl Sandburg is participating with other two and four year Illinois College and Universities to list a core curriculum. Occupational programs are available as a Certificate, which may be completed in as little as nine months, or as an Associate in Applied Science degree, which may be completed in as little as two years.
- Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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