CollegeXpress: Blackburn College Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$24,950

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

36%

400-499

43%

700-800

600-699

10%

500-599

44%

400-499

39%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

400-499

300-399

200-299

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30-36

24-29

23%

18-23

43%

12-17

30%

6-11

24-29

14%

18-23

45%

12-17

41%

30-36

24-29

23%

18-23

57%

12-17

18%

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undergraduateRatios

44^%

male

56^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

57^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	360
Declined	+ 270
Total Received	630

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Private (nonprofit)

485

undergraduate students

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Codes

SAT	1065
ACT	0958

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School Facts

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	485
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)

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Carlinville, IL

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.

Blackburn College
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
67%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are 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%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

36%

400-499

43%

700-800

600-699

10%

500-599

44%

400-499

39%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

400-499

300-399

200-299

composite english math

30-36

24-29

23%

18-23

43%

12-17

30%

6-11

24-29

14%

18-23

45%

12-17

41%

30-36

24-29

23%

18-23

57%

12-17

18%

Admissions Facts

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 or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Not used

Selective

57^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	360
Declined	+ 270
Total Received	630

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Denny Bardos
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 800 233-3550
F: 217 854-3713
admit@blackburn.edu

Financial Aid

87^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$19,123.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$33,450
Tuition	$24,950
Room	$4,300
Board	$3,500
Books & supplies	$700
Average Financial Aid	- $19,123
Total with Avg. Aid	$14,327

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$8,089,242
Federal	$1,732,694
State	$1,472,947
Institutional	$4,722,199
Other external	$161,402

Non-need-based

Total	$212,667
Federal
State
Institutional	$212,667
Other external

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Alisha Kapp
Director of Financial Aid
alisha.kapp@blackburn.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

John Malin (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot: Beavers
School colors: red and black

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology/Pre-Medicine
British/American Literature
Business Administration/Management
Chemistry
Chemistry/Pre-Medicine
Communications
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Educational Studies Paraprofessional
Educational Studies Research/Writing
Educational Studies Writing/Designing Childrens Literature
Elementary Education
Engineering
Environmental Biology
Environmental Studies
Foreign Language Spanish K-12 Education
Graphic Arts
History
Human Resource Development
Justice Administration
Legal Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Middle Grades Education
Molecular Biology
Organizational Leadership
Performing Arts
Performing Arts/Music
Performing Arts/Musical Theatre
Performing Arts/Theatre
Physical Education/K-12
Political Science
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Secondary English Education
Secondary Mathematics Education
Secondary Science Education
Secondary Science Education/Biology
Secondary Social Science Education/History
Spanish
Sport Management

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Programs Offered

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

Pre-professional Programs

Other
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

485

total students

90^%

in-state

10^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

485
students

Female
56^%
271

Male
44^%
214

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96^%

467
students

Female
57^%
262

Male
43^%
205

4^%

18
students

Female
50^%
9

Male
50^%
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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
9%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Hispanic/Latino
78%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

56^%

Transfer applicants accepted

51^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Recommended of All
Interview	Recommended of All
Standardized test scores	Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

Note-taking services
Reader services
Special transportation
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
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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Carlinville, IL

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

485students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

467students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

485
students

467
students

18
students