The student population of Black Hawk College has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Black Hawk College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,795 students
3,270 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,655 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
4,140 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,655 students
1,007 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,140 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
59%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3765%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is less than the state average of $7,875. 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 $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
43%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,618
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
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: 2024 (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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,795 students
In-state tuition: $6,900
Out-state tuition: $7,050
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 41%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
