Carl Sandburg College

Overview

Carl Sandburg College, established in 1966, is a public community college in Galesburg, Illinois, offering a range of associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs to its students. The campus, characterized by contemporary architecture, provides a suburban setting conducive to academic pursuits. Located approximately fifty miles from Peoria, Illinois, Carl Sandburg College delivers educational opportunities to a diverse student body, with select programs particularly noted in health sciences and technology. The college maintains an open admissions policy, welcoming a broad spectrum of applicants. While on-campus student housing is not provided, local living options are available to accommodate students. The college does not have a significant emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, focusing primarily on its academic programs and services.

Carl Sandburg College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  719 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 969 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,810 plus fees of $50.