Blackburn College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 217-854-3231 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
| Date founded | 1837 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis |
| Campus size | 80 acres |
| County | Macoupin |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 43 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 42 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 85 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 44 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 161 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 218 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 379 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 8 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 10 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 163 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 226 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 389 |
| Total enrollment | 389 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 80% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 18% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 22 |
| Number of countries represented | 3 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $29,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,420 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,400 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Barbara Grimm |
| Financial aid contact title | Interim Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid phone | 217-854-5773 Ext 5773 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Steven Lambert |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-233-3550 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 499 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 393 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 44 |
| Number of female applicants | 587 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 481 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,086 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 874 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.23 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 54% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 30% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 8% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 67% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 35% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 37 |
| Student faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 122 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Nursing | Master's at St. John's College (Springfield |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (202) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Lumpkin Student Success Center |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 30 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Habitat for Humanity, Pre-Health Professions, Running Club, Trading Card Games, Spectrum |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 67% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 80% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 93% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 19% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 80% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 389 |