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Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate66%

Blackburn College Academics

Blackburn College requires a minimum of 122 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Blackburn College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Blackburn College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Blackburn College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 46% of students who start college at Blackburn College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Blackburn College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted X
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Blackburn College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Blackburn College?

Blackburn College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Blackburn College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Blackburn College

When choosing a major, Blackburn College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Blackburn College.Blackburn College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Blackburn College false.Blackburn College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Blackburn College


Does Blackburn College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Blackburn College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Blackburn College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Blackburn College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Blackburn College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Blackburn College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Blackburn College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Blackburn College false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Blackburn College Require Internships?

🟨 Blackburn College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Blackburn College


Blackburn College Library

The main library on campus is the Lumpkin Student Success Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Blackburn College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Blackburn College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with St. John's College (Springfield

ROTC

Does Blackburn College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Blackburn College does not have any ROTC programs.

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

414

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

66%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$26,055

Out-of-State

$26,055

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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