- Black Hawk College provides the environment and resources for individuals to become lifelong learners.
School Highlights
Black Hawk College serves 5,795 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,795 students
- In-state tuition: $6,900
- Out-state tuition: $7,050
- Acceptance Rate: 53%
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Black Hawk College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 355 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Black Hawk College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
355 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Black Hawk College has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Black Hawk College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,795 students
3,838 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,655 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
4,140 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,655 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,140 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
59%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,050 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$10,847
Tuition Notes
$4K+ Average annual in-state tuition cost after aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
43%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,618
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
53%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The College's vision is to provide total accessibility, quality instructional programs, student-centered services, and strategic alliances to position Black Hawk College as the preferred choice for education and training. We strive to make this vision a reality through a firm commitment to quality. Our faculty and staff here at Black Hawk are dedicated to serving students and the community. Black Hawk College is a comprehensive community college serving over 11,000 college credit students, 3,000 Adult Basic Education students, and 16,000 Continuing Education and Workforce Training adults a year with high quality, cost-effective lifelong learning. Black Hawk College is one of 48 community colleges in Illinois, and serves all or part of nine counties in northwestern Illinois (Rock Island, Henry, Stark, Mercer, Whiteside, Bureau, Marshall, Knox and Henderson) with a service area of over 2,200 square miles and a population of over 232,000. Two campuses offer excellent facilities, small class size and individual attention. The Quad-Cities Campus is located in Moline, Illinois and the East Campus is near Kewanee, Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Black Hawk College cost?
Black Hawk College's tuition is approximately $6,900 for In-State students and $7,050 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Black Hawk College?
The acceptance rate of Black Hawk College is 53%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Black Hawk College's ranking?
Black Hawk College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Black Hawk College is Ross College-Davenport (5.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
5.8 miles
| 51 students
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Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
7.2 miles
| 12,167 students
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
8.2 miles
| 140 students
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
9.1 miles
| 74 students
701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
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(815) 772-7218
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