Carl Sandburg College
Carl Sandburg College (CSC) is a two-year community college that is located in Galesburg, Illinois. CSC is a school that serves well over 2000 students and it offers many associate’s degree programs. Aside from associate’s degree programs, the school also has over 50 different occupational programs that are perfect for adults who are looking for new career opportunities. CSC was originally established in 1966 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges. Students will be able to pursue many great educational opportunities when they choose to attend this school.
CSC has a nursing program that will be very helpful to students who have aspirations of becoming LPNs or RNs. Students will be able to take part in either the practical nursing program or the associate’s degree nursing program. Both of these programs are held to a very high standard and offer students a great learning opportunity. Nursing students will be working with experienced professionals and skilled instructors who will impart their years of nursing knowledge. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has limited and selective enrollment. This program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,947 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 12 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2001 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $240/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,200 | $10,800 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $16,800 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Carl Sandburg College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,719 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $3,907 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $3,665 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $3,409 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8% | $4,236 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,569 |
$1,695
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$1,568 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$1,445 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$3,314 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,497 |
| Over $110,000$8,150 |
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Student Population
1,947
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,235
Women
712
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
