Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$29,458

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

44%

male

56%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 504
Declined 279
Total Received 783
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Private

382

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 382
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

yes
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

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 504
Declined 279
Total Received 783

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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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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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,819

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $26,758
Housing $5,330
Food $3,790
Additional fees $2,700
Books & supplies $500
Total $39,078
Average Financial Aid - $18,819
Total with Avg. Aid $20,259

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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
Biochemistry yes
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Digital Arts 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
Financial Mathematics yes
General Literature yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 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
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration 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
Teacher Assistant/Aide yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Business/marketing
  3. Biology

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

382

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

382
students

Female
56%
214

Male
44%
168

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

376
students

Female
56%
209

Male
44%
167

2%

6
students

Female
83%
5

Male
17%
1

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Student Break-down

7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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 Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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