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Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,271

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Carl Sandburg College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Carl Sandburg College

15815 S Rob Roy Dr, Oak Forest, IL

Carl Sandburg College, located Galesburg, Illinois, was founded in 1966 to serve residents in its service area of west-central Illinois. The school maintains a second campus in Carthage, an extension location in Bushnell, and several off campus learning center sites in various other location. The school offers over fifty career programs, as well as continuing education and adult education programs as part of its commitment to community development. The school maintains ties with nearby institutions and organizations in order to expand its offerings and capabilities.

Academics

Carl Sandburg College offers programs that allow for academic transfer and workforce development through career training. Academic transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost prior to transferring to a college or university to complete the final two years. Workforce development is achieved through career training programs in a high demand field or industry that take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Carl Sandburg College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that admits ant students that are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Enrollment is achieved through the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, as well as paying school fees. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for $1,500 scholarship.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carl Sandburg College offers a less than two-year award program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male33
Female67

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black5
Hispanic9
White78
Multiple Races6
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Carl Sandburg College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 240
      • Average Annual Salary: $68640
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $70140

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Carl Sandburg College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To support students and graduates, Carl Sandburg College may offer services to students like:

    • Online classes
    • Weekend and night classes available
    • Remedial instructional courses
    • Academic counseling for students
    • Work study style employment

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Carl Sandburg College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Volleyball