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Blackburn College

Blackburn College is a small, private institution located in Carlinville, il. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
513 undergraduates
$26,758 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Blackburn College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 63.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.23
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Blackburn College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
History

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,758
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,120
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $39,078
Average financial aid package $22,830
Estimated cost $16,248 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,758
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,120
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $39,078
Average financial aid package $22,830
Estimated cost $16,248 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Blackburn College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 513, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

513

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
0%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Blackburn College, students love their Habitat for Humanity. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL 62626
2178543231
www.blackburn.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Habitat for humanity

Pre-health professions

Running club

Trading card games

Spectrum

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Blackburn College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Blackburn College?

Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Blackburn College? 

The acceptance rate for Blackburn College is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Blackburn College?

The average high school GPA for Blackburn College students was 3.23.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Blackburn College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Blackburn College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $156,312.

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