59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 562 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 382 |
| Total Received | 944 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| St. John's University | Queens, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Reed College | Portland, OR |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR |
| SAT | 1065 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0958 |
Blackburn College, founded in 1837, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 80-acre campus is located in Carlinville, 60 miles from St. Louis, MO.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 557 |
| Established in | 1837 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Accredited by |
• HLC Higher Learning Commission • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
80-acre campus in Carlinville (population: 5,632), 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.
Blackburn College
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 562 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 382 |
| Total Received | 944 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Justin Norwood
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 800 233-3550
F: 217 854-3713
admit@blackburn.edu
| Tuition | $21,582 |
| Room | $3,658 |
| Board | $3,000 |
| Additional fees | $410 |
| Books & supplies | $700 |
| Total | $29,350 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $20,772 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,578 |
85%
$20,772
Need-based
| Federal | $1,580,784 |
| State | $1,607,416 |
| Institutional | $4,074,112 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $7,262,312 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $2,275,763 |
| Other external | $1,466,822 |
| Total | $3,742,585 |
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Not reported
98%
2%
62%
Transfer applicants accepted
43%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
92
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Canada Puerto Rico The Netherlands The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors |
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