Dr. Jeremy Thomas President | Black Hawk College
Dr. Jeremy Thomas President | Black Hawk College
Of the three institutions in the county, Augustana College was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 6,965 people applied to Rock Island County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 6,223 students enrolled in the universities, including 6,172 in undergraduate and 51 in graduate programs. Only 3.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (61.3%) and Hispanic (14.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Black Hawk College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 3,773 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | 6,965 | 4,249 | 2,349 |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | -- | -- | 101 |
| Black Hawk College | -- | -- | 3,773 |
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