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Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL
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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
Carlinville, IL 62626
United States
Contact
Mr. Justin Norwood
Director of Admissions
Email: justin.norwood@blackburn.edu
Phone: 217-854-5559
Director of Admissions
Email: justin.norwood@blackburn.edu
Phone: 217-854-5559
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Human Resources Development |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education Related |
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| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, And Research Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Teacher Assistant/aide |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Financial Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Musical Theater |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
869
Applied
466
Accepted
566
Enrolled
Female Admissions
532
Females Applied
297
Females Accepted
56%
Male Admissions
337
Males Applied
169
Males Accepted
50%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.35
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview 3 recommendations |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 528 | 480 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 518 | 460 | 570 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
23,510
Fees
8,100
Room & board
4,800
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
19,123
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,499
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,677
Avg. Loan Aid
4,607
Avg. Grant Aid
19,123
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
87%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
87%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
566
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.28% |
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| Black or African American | 12.12% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.76% |
| Asian | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.18% |
| Two or more races | 2.32% |
| Other | 2.14% |
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 69% |
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, Mission Improvable and Platinum Bingo
Homecoming Dance, Mission Improvable and Platinum Bingo
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
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 |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
75
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 38
Part-time - 37
Male - 37
Female - 38