- Black Hawk College provides the environment and resources for individuals to become lifelong learners.
School Highlights
Black Hawk College serves 4,001 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,001 students
- In-state tuition: $6,900
- Out-state tuition: $7,050
- Acceptance Rate: 53%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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 126 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Black Hawk College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
126 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to inspire students, develop talent and strengthen communities.
AccreditationAccred.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
Student Body
The student population of Black Hawk College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Black Hawk College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,001 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,343 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,658 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,001 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,343 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,658 students
2,308 students
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,900 is less than the state average of $8,019. 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 $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,900
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$4K+ Average annual in-state tuition cost after aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,618
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
53%
75%
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: 2025 (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 75%.
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)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Enrollment: 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Private-state tuition: $12,123 Minority enrollment: 87%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
7.2 miles
Enrollment: 7,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 57% In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Enrollment: 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Enrollment: 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
33.3 miles
Enrollment: 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 85% In-state tuition: $20,422 Out-state tuition: $20,422 Minority enrollment: 60%
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