Blackburn College
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Carlinville, Illinois |
| Online | blackburn.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 869 prospective students applied, and 448 were granted admission. Of those admitted 168 enrolled in the school. 548 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 18 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $22,000 plus fees of $410. Blackburn College is ranked 641 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1140 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $410 |
| Room and Board | $7,930 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,990 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| G |
Greenville CollegeGreenville, Illinois |
| F |
Fontbonne UniversitySaint Louis, Missouri |
| Q |
Quincy UniversityQuincy, Illinois |
| C |
Culver Stockton CollegeCanton, Missouri |
| C |
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & SciencesFayette, Missouri |
| S |
Saint Josephs CollegeRensselaer, Indiana |
| A |
Aurora UniversityAurora, Illinois |
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Oct 17, 2018
M******e from Detroit, MI
I was there in the '80 and the atmosphere was great.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143288 IPEDS survey data for Blackburn College.
