Carl Sandburg College

Carl Sandburg College, named after the famous poet and Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg, held its first classes on September 24, 1967. It is situated in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Carl Sandburg College, or CSC, occupied the location on the South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg in 1969. The permanent facilities of the college were opened in 1976.

Carl Sandburg College features more than 50 occupational programs as well as courses in continuing adult learning in a scientific environment. The college awards approximately 500 degrees and certificates every year. CSC is organized into the following academic departments:

Allied Health
Humanities & Performing Arts
Math & Natural Sciences
Occupational Programs
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Carl Sandburg College hosts numerous students clubs and organizations. The college participates in a wide variety of sports including volleyball, softball, soccer, basketball, golf, and baseball.

Campus Location

2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL 61401
USA
Main Tel: (309) 344-2518
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Carl Sandburg College Highlights

Where Carl Sandburg College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in science.
Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	304	23
1-2 year certificate	171	19
< 1 year certificate	24	4

Students

The student enrollment at Carl Sandburg College was 2,693 in 2007 (1,725 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,855
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,560
Books and supplies	$ 872

Financial Aid: Carl Sandburg College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Carl Sandburg College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Edison State Community College	Piqua, OH	3,025
Clark State Community College	Springfield, OH	3,383
Marion Technical College	Marion, OH	2,125
Sauk Valley Community College	Dixon, IL	2,700
Bay de Noc Community College	Escanaba, MI	2,203
Owensboro Community and Technical College	Owensboro, KY	5,435
Hazard Community and Technical College	Hazard, KY	4,457
Westmoreland County Community College	Youngwood, PA	6,239
Rhodes State College	Lima, OH	3,385
Haywood Community College	Clyde, NC	2,127

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		57
Without tenure; working toward tenure		4

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (54 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Management Information Systems
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

Music Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (30 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments
Social Work

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (12 awarded)

Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

LAW (2 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (79 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (66 awarded)

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC (1 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (97 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (34 awarded)

Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling