School Overview
Blackburn College, in Carlinville, Illinois, is a private coeducational college that focuses on undergraduate liberal arts education. The college was founded in 1837 and is one of only a few world colleges in nation. (Work colleges are higher education institutions where student work is a required aspect of the educational process.) Of the seven federally recognized work colleges in the United States, Blackburn College is the only one to have an entirely student-managed work program. As is typical with most work colleges, all full-time resident students are required to work at least 10 to 15 hours a week. Students who commute to Blackburn are encouraged to participate in the work program but are not required to. Alls students that participate in the work program receive a discount for their tuition based on the number of hours they work. Blackburn is well-known for being one of the most affordable private colleges in the United States.
General Information
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Admission Office 700 College Avenue Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-3231 (800) 233-3550 Fax: (217) 854-3713 [email protected] Contact: John Malin Dean of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 700 College Avenue Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-3231 www.blackburn.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 636 Degree-seeking undergrads: 619 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 80% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Management B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Bilingual journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Engineering Science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Foods/Nutrition Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Blackburn College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (217) 854-3231 |
| Website: | www.blackburn.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | blackburn.edu/application/ |
| Address: | 700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL 62626 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 482 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 482 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $23,510 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,510 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $14,804 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Blackburn College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Blackburn College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 10 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 47 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Blackburn College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $23,510 |
| Out-of-state | $23,510 |
| Books and supplies | $700 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 167 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 167 | 100% | $14,804 |
| Student loan aid | 126 | 75% | $5,137 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 556 | 100% | $14,439 |
| Federal student loans | 448 | 81% | $5,613 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Blackburn College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Blackburn College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 630 | 251 | 379 | Percent admitted | 100% | 55% | 58% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Blackburn College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 482 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 482 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Blackburn College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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