Carl Sandburg College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Galesburg, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,390
Out-of-State Tuition$8,900
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Carl Sandburg College vs. State and National Averages

Carl Sandburg CollegeIL AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,390$18,678$18,082
vs. average—-71%-70%

Other colleges in Galesburg

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Knox CollegePrivate nonprofit1,127$57,903

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Carl Sandburg College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$35,274
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)50%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$4,909
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants42%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over22%
First-generation students43%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Carl Sandburg College?

In-state tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $5,390 and out-of-state tuition is $8,900, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Carl Sandburg College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Carl Sandburg College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Carl Sandburg College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Carl Sandburg College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Carl Sandburg College?

Carl Sandburg College enrolls about 1,051 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Is Carl Sandburg College expensive?

In-state tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $5,390, which is 71% below the IL average of $18,678.

How much do graduates of Carl Sandburg College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Carl Sandburg College are $35,274 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Carl Sandburg College take on?

The median debt among Carl Sandburg College graduates who borrowed is $4,909, according to College Scorecard.