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Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$31,149

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 575
Declined 335
Total Received 910
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Enrollment

513

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a private Presbyterian four-year liberal arts college that is known for its work-study program. It is located on an 80-acre campus in Carlinville, Illinois—about 60 miles from St. Louis.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 513
Established in 1837
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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80-acre campus in Carlinville (population: 5,543), 60 miles from St. Louis. Served by train; major airport serves St. Louis; smaller airport and bus serve Springfield (50 miles). School operates transportation to airport, bus, and train.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Blackburn College
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL
62626

Campus Life

no
Housing available
67%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
23%
Top 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/4
12%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) Rolling
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 575
Declined 335
Total Received 910

Admissions Factors

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,766

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,149
Housing $5,330
Food $4,585
Additional fees $3,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $42,064
Average Financial Aid - $22,766
Total with Avg. Aid $19,298
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 233-3550
F: 217 854-3713
admit@blackburn.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, dodgeball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Biology yes
General Literature yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Development yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

513

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

513
students

Female
58%
300

Male
42%
213

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

499
students

Female
58%
288

Male
42%
211

3%

14
students

Female
86%
12

Male
14%
2

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Student Break-down

17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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