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Blackburn College
Carlinville,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate66%
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About Blackburn College
Blackburn College is a private, religious college in the town of Carlinville, Illinois. Blackburn College was founded in 1837 and enrolls 414 undergrads and no graduate students.
Blackburn College Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into Blackburn College. In 2021, Blackburn College accepted 66% of applicants. Out of 453 applications received in 2021, 300 students were offered admission.
| Blackburn College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 66% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, Illinois, near St. Louis.
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College Info
Blackburn College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
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Blackburn College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Blackburn College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$35,475
In State$35,475
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$26,055
$26,055
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$9,020
$9,020
Books
$400
$400
Student Life
Wondering what life at Blackburn College is like? There are approximately 414 students enrolled at Blackburn College. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from IL and 18% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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