Carl Sandburg College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of west and central Illinois. The College has served the area for over 40 years with accreditation that has been approved by the North Central Association of Colleges. Individual and community improvement through education is the goal of CSC and we strive to give individuals the ability to think critically, to realize their human potential, and to become a constructive force in their environment. The mission of Carl Sandburg College is to provide accessible, quality education in a caring environment by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision making and by working in partnership with communities of the College district.

CSC has many cooperative alliances that develop programs with neighboring institutions and seek to maintain or expand alliances within and beyond the College district. Along with providing exceptional associate degree level education for students, CSC also features over 50 occupational programs and continuing ed/adult learning in a hi-tech environment. CSC believes in providing educational experiences of occupational, preparatory, and continuous nature.

• In the spring of 2008, Carl Sandburg College enrolled 3,541 Students.
• 34% of college-bound students in the district attend CSC.
• Average class size is 12 students.
• 19 public high schools and one private high school are in the Illinois Community College District 518.
• Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of at 3.0 or above may apply for $1,500 academic scholarships
• The average age of students at CSC is 31.
• Students most commonly describe CSC as comfortable, reasonably priced, academic & career oriented.