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Blackburn College
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  • 4 Year
  • CARLINVILLE, IL

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Blackburn is an above-average private, Christian college located in Carlinville, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 405 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Blackburn acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Biology, Elementary Education, and Business. Graduating 46% of students, Blackburn alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,200.

About

700 COLLEGE AVE
CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Blackburn Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
880-1130
ACT Range
16-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$19,016 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,362 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 11 responses
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 13 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 13 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    6%
  • On Campus
    88%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
405 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
60%
Varsity Athletes
40%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 8 responses
  • Independent
    63%
  • Weird
    25%
  • Stressed
    13%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
91%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 10 responses
Poll
71%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 14 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 7 responses
  • Unique
    57%
  • Hardworking
    43%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 6 responses

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