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Blackburn College
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Carlinville, IL
  • 111 reviews
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    Blackburn College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B-
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    82%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    —
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,800/ year
    Poll
    14%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.7 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.11 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B-
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,300/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 8 responses
    • Snack bar
      50%
    • Dining Hall
      38%
    • The ice cream
      13%
    25%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.8 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B-
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 7 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      14%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      71%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      14%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B-
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    50%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.6 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 3 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      33%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      33%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 4 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      25%
    • We have campus police?
      50%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      17%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      83%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    —
    Music
    —
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 5 responses
    • Platinum Bingo
      60%
    • Theatre
      20%
    • Volleyball
      20%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 6 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      17%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      33%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      50%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 3 responses
    • I would say Halloween or Spring break
      67%
    • Dorm parties
      33%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    100%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.8 responses
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