Carl Sandburg College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,480

3.23% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$1,695

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.23%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

1,947

45.4% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

30.5%

73 Graduates

About

Carl Sandburg College is a higher education institution located in Knox County, IL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Carl Sandburg College were .

In 2017, 480 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carl Sandburg College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (399 degrees), 12.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $4,480, which is $-2,934 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $4,480, which is $-2,934 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,695.

In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 17% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,480

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Carl Sandburg College was $4,480. The cost of tuition at Carl Sandburg College is $-2,934 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carl Sandburg College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,695

2017 Value

25.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Carl Sandburg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,695. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Carl Sandburg College grew by 25.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carl Sandburg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,500

Room and Board

$756

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carl Sandburg College was of $4,500 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $756. The cost of room and board increased by 4.17% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carl Sandburg College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

17%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Carl Sandburg College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.67% with respect to 2016, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carl Sandburg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.23%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Carl Sandburg College was 8.23%, which represents 13 out of the 158 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Carl Sandburg College has a total enrollment of 1,947 students. The full-time enrollment at Carl Sandburg College is 883 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 45.4% of students enrolled at Carl Sandburg College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carl Sandburg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.3% White, 6.99% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 5.65% Two or More Races, 0.77% Asian, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carl Sandburg College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carl Sandburg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,947 students. The full-time enrollment at Carl Sandburg College is 883 and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 45.4% of students enrolled at Carl Sandburg College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carl Sandburg College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carl Sandburg College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Carl Sandburg College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carl Sandburg College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,506
Hispanic or Latino
136
Black or African American
121

The enrolled student population at Carl Sandburg College is 77.3% White, 6.99% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 5.65% Two or More Races, 0.77% Asian, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 104 more women than men received degrees from Carl Sandburg College. The majority of degree recipients at Carl Sandburg College are white (399 degrees awarded). There were 12.5 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Carl Sandburg College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Carl Sandburg College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (163 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carl Sandburg College are Software developers (424,604 people), Other managers (135,937 people), Computer occupations, all other (131,337 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (126,673 people), and Computer programmers (112,411 people).

The most specialized majors at Carl Sandburg College are Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (163 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (24 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carl Sandburg College are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carl Sandburg College are Computer Systems Design (494,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (233,966 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (145,738 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (136,416 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (92,234 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carl Sandburg College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carl Sandburg College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Carl Sandburg College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Carl Sandburg College, which is 0.644 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (292).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Carl Sandburg College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Carl Sandburg College in General Studies, which is 0.567 times less than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 104 degrees were awarded to women at Carl Sandburg College in General Studies, which is 1.76 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Carl Sandburg College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College is Female and White (37.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
399 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carl Sandburg College is white (399 degrees awarded). There were 12.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
252 degrees awarded
White Male
147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Carl Sandburg College is white female (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (147 degrees).

Operations

Carl Sandburg College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $153k (1.24%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Carl Sandburg College had a total salary expenditure of $27.4M. Carl Sandburg College employs 39 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Carl Sandburg College are Female No academic ranks (23), Male No academic ranks(16), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carl Sandburg College are: Service, with 27 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$12.3M

2017 Endowment

7.12%

growth from 2016

Carl Sandburg College has an endowment valued at about $12.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Carl Sandburg College grew 7.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.67M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carl Sandburg College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Carl Sandburg College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$9.15M

2017 Salaries

9.32%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Carl Sandburg College paid a median of $9.15M in salaries, which represents 33.4% of their overall expenditure ($27.4M) and a 9.32% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.44% decline from 2015 and a 3.96% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Carl Sandburg College paid a total of $2.28M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carl Sandburg College were No academic rank with 39 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carl Sandburg College were Service with 27 employees; Management with 22 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carl Sandburg College was Female No academic rank with 23 employees, Male No academic rank with 16 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Carl Sandburg College.

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