Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
1,646
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
98%
Average Aid Amount
$5,767
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
212
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
99%
Financial Aid Information at Carl Sandburg
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,646 students (98% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $5,767. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 212 students (99% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Carl Sandburg College is $8,000 for Illinois residents and $8,900 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,646 students (98% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $5,767. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Carl Sandburg College for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 1,646 | 98% | $5,767 |
| Pell Grants | 729 | 43% | $4,730 |
| Federal Student Loans | 256 | 15% | $3,238 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 212 beginning students (99% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 212 students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Carl Sandburg College.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 212 | 99% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 212 | 99% | $7,961 |
| Federal Grants | 211 | 99% | $3,337 |
| Pell Grants | 119 | 56% | $5,488 |
| Other Federal Grants | 207 | 97% | $246 |
| State/Local Grants | 155 | 72% | $3,703 |
| Institutional Grants | 104 | 49% | $3,941 |
| Student Loans | 22 | 10% | $2,935 |
| Federal Student Loans | 19 | 9% | $2,797 |
| Other Student Loans | 3 | 1% | $3,807 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 26 have paid in-state tuition rates (12% of undergraduate students) and 21 students (10%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Carl Sandburg College.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 26 | 12% | $8,000 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 21 | 10% | $8,900 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 191 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Carl Sandburg College. Among them, 0 students have lived on campus and 48 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 81 | 131 | 137 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 40 | 67 | 48 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 128 | 128 | $1,249,214 | $9,759 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 60 | 60 | $614,289 | $10,238 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 24 | 24 | $266,849 | $11,119 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 22 | 22 | $231,730 | $10,533 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 19 | 19 | $124,332 | $6,544 |
| $110,001 or more | 3 | 3 | $12,014 | $4,005 |
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