Overview

Blackburn College is a 4-year institution located in Carlinville, IL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL  62626
United States

Contact Dr. Steven Lambert
Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment
Email: steven.lambert@blackburn.edu
Phone: 217-854-5559

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Environmental Biology	×
Molecular Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Human Resources Development	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Multicultural Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Assistant/aide	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
General Literature	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Administration	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,113

Applied

892

Accepted

389

Enrolled

Female Admissions

587

Females Applied

481

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

499

Males Applied

393

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.23

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

29,420

Private

Fees

10,400

Room & board

5,600

Room only

Financial Aid

22,830

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,578

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,167

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,870

Avg. Loan Aid

12,951

Avg. Grant Aid

14,872

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

389

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.97%
Black or African American	4.69%
White or Caucasian	71.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	0.88%
Two or more races	2.64%
Other	9.68%

Gender

Male (41.9%)

Female (58.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	67%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Dance, Platinum Bingo and Mission Improvable

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Pre-Health Professions, Running Club, Trading Card Games and Spectrum

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

149

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 40

Male - 72

Female - 77