Carl Sandburg College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
7%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Carl Sandburg College has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.6%(1,644)
Hispanic
10.9%(251)
African American
7.5%(172)
Asian
1.2%(27)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.2%(97)
Unknown
4.3%(99)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment2,295
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Carl Sandburg College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Carl Sandburg College has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.3%(811)
Women
64.7%(1,484)

Gender Statistics

Men811

35% of total enrollment

Women1,484

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Carl Sandburg College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
29.9%(504)
18-19
28.2%(476)
20-21
12.5%(211)
22-24
7.9%(133)
25+
21.6%(364)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Carl Sandburg College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 121% in-state residents, -28% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.6%(281)
International
5.4%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State281

121% of student body

International16

7% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age