Blackburn College

Blackburn College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Carlinville, Illinois. Blackburn College was founded in 1837 and now enrolls around 516 students a year, including 516 undergrads. Blackburn College provides housing for up to 454 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Blackburn College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Blackburn College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Blackburn College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Blackburn College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Blackburn College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Blackburn College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Blackburn College on the Student Life page.

2021 Blackburn College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	79%
Tuition	$25,570

Is Blackburn College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Blackburn College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Blackburn College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Blackburn College. Blackburn College admitted 55% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 734 applications received in 2021, 405 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Blackburn College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 69% of students who start at Blackburn College return for their second year of college. Blackburn College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 45%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Blackburn College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 99% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Blackburn College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Blackburn College's endowment was valued at $26.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,000 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Blackburn College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Blackburn College meets 82% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Blackburn College full-time are awarded $22,578 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $24,654 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Blackburn College. Based on this information, how does Blackburn College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Blackburn College a good school for you?

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Where is Blackburn College Located?

Blackburn College is located in the small town setting of Carlinville, Illinois, less than an hour from St. Louis.

If you want to see Blackburn College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to Carlinville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lambert-St. Louis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Blackburn College and Carlinville are like without leaving home.

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