Jump to content

Carl Sandburg College

Coordinates: 40°58′54″N 90°24′27″W / 40.98167°N 90.40750°W / 40.98167; -90.40750
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Jacona (talk | contribs) at 19:01, 28 January 2016 (added Category:NJCAA athletics using HotCat). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Carl Sandburg College
TypeCommunity college
Established1966 (1966)
PresidentDr. Lori Sundberg
Students3,372
Location, ,
United States

40°58′54″N 90°24′27″W / 40.98167°N 90.40750°W / 40.98167; -90.40750
MascotChargers
Websitewww.sandburg.edu

Carl Sandburg College is a two-year community college based in Galesburg, Illinois, and serving the west-central Illinois region. The Main Campus is located in Galesburg, a Branch Campus is located in Carthage, and an Extension Center is located in Bushnell. In addition, off-campus sites include The Learning Center located at the Sandburg Mall in Galesburg, the Annex in downtown Galesburg and the Carl Sandburg College Auditorium in Carthage.

The college was established in 1966 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges.[citation needed] Along with providing associate degree education for students, Sandburg also has over 50 occupational programs and continuing education/adult learning.

Statistics

  • In the spring of 2013, Carl Sandburg College enrolled 3,372 students.
  • 37% of college-bound students in the district attend Sandburg.
  • Average class size is 16 students.
  • 18 public high schools and one private high school are in the Illinois Community College District 518.
  • The average age of students at Sandburg is 30.

References