The student population of Black Hawk College has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Black Hawk College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,472 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,562 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
2,910 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
65%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
College Completion Rate
31%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,050 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,445
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The College's vision is to provide total accessibility, quality
instructional programs, student-centered services, and strategic
alliances to position Black Hawk College as the preferred choice
for education and training. We strive to make this vision a reality
through a firm commitment to quality. Our faculty and staff here at
Black Hawk are dedicated to serving students and the community.
Black Hawk College is a comprehensive community college serving
over 11,000 college credit students, 3,000 Adult Basic Education
students, and 16,000 Continuing Education and Workforce Training
adults a year with high quality, cost-effective lifelong learning.
Black Hawk College is one of 48 community colleges in Illinois, and
serves all or part of nine counties in northwestern Illinois (Rock
Island, Henry, Stark, Mercer, Whiteside, Bureau, Marshall, Knox and
Henderson) with a service area of over 2,200 square miles and a
population of over 232,000. Two campuses offer excellent
facilities, small class size and individual attention. The
Quad-Cities Campus is located in Moline, Illinois and the East
Campus is near Kewanee, Illinois.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,472 students
In-state tuition: $6,900
Out-state tuition: $7,050
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 35%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
