# Carl Sandburg College

> Carl Sandburg College is a public college in Galesburg, IL, with 1,051 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $9,186 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 44%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,801.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/carl-sandburg-college-403
- Location: Galesburg, IL, United States
- Setting: Fringe rural
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.sandburg.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 143613
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $5,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,160 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $9,186 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 44% |
| First-year retention rate | 60% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $38,801 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,051 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Carl Sandburg College tuition?

In-state tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $5,500 and out-of-state tuition is $9,160 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,186 a year.

### What is the average net price at Carl Sandburg College?

The average net price at Carl Sandburg College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,186 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College?

44% of first-time, full-time students at Carl Sandburg College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Carl Sandburg College?

The closest matches are John Wood Community College, Spoon River College, and Sauk Valley Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/carl-sandburg-college-403. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.