Blackburn College

700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626

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https://www.blackburn.edu/
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Main telephone 217-854-3231
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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
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Number of full time, freshmen men 40
Number of full time, freshmen women 36
Total number of full time freshmen 76
Number of part time, freshmen men 1
Total number of freshmen men 41
Number of full time, undergraduate men 180
Number of full time, undergraduate women 225
Total number of full time undergraduates 405
Number of part time, undergraduate men 4
Number of part time, undergraduate women 5
Total number of part time undergraduates 9
Total number of undergraduate males 184
Total number of undergraduate females 230
Total number of undergraduate students 414
Total enrollment 412
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian Less than 1%
Black 9%
Hispanic 8%
White 74%
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
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
Number of countries represented 3
Percentage of students 25 or older 9%
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Tuition year 2022-2023
Full time costs are based on x units per year 15 credits
In-state tuition $26,055
Out-of-state tuition $26,055
Books and supplies $400
Room and board (live on campus)* $9,020
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 15 credits per year.)
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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
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Admissions contact person Steven Lambert
Admissions contact title Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 219
Number of male applicants accepted 148
Number of male applicants who enrolled 41
Number of female applicants 234
Number of female applicants accepted 152
Total number of applicants 453
Total number of applicants accepted 300
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 Very important
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Very important
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Important
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%
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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
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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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
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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
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Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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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
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Total enrollment 412
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.