Black Hawk College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-796-5000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1946 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Campus size | 161 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 243 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 304 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 549 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 49 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 97 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 146 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 292 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 401 |
| Total number of freshmen | 695 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 541 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 796 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,343 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 773 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 1,441 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 2,224 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,314 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,237 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,567 |
| Total enrollment | 3,567 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 56% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 9% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 13 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 20 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 27% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $7,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,100 |
| Books and supplies | $1,120 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $8,016 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,769 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Diana Strom |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-796-5442 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | May 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $7,259 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 65% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $2,361 |
| Scholarship or grant | $5,807 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $7,336 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 62% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $2,275 |
| Scholarship or grant | $6,054 |
| Work study | $137,882 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 352 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 264 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 958 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 761 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Gabriella Hurtado |
| Admissions contact title | Recruitment Coordinator/Admissions Advisor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 590 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 590 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 292 |
| Number of female applicants | 843 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 843 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 401 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,433 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,433 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 693 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $20 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 62% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 31% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 8% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 189 |
| Student faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1200) |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Quad Cities Campus |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 22 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Clean Sphere, Gray Matters, Agri-Business Club, Intervarsity, Writer's Guild |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Other career services | Job search assistance, Linkedin assistance |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 3,567 |