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Blackburn College Trade Programs

Blackburn College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Carlinville, IL. A Distant Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Blackburn College?

Contact information for Blackburn College can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone:	2178543231
Website:	www.blackburn.edu/
Admissions:	blackburn.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	blackburn.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Blackburn College?

You can apply to Blackburn College online at: blackburn.edu/apply

Blackburn College is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Blackburn College

These are the things Blackburn College looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Blackburn College?

Blackburn College maintains an acceptance rate of 63%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Blackburn College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	457	274	60%
Women	444	292	66%

Can I Afford Blackburn College?

The average net price after aid at Blackburn College is $21,814. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$28,149
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,149
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$28,149
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,149

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Blackburn College receive some form of financial aid (85 students).

Approximately 100% of students at Blackburn College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,766 per student.

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,648.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Blackburn College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,125 per year.

Blackburn College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 341 undergraduate students at Blackburn College, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Blackburn College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	60
Hispanic	33
White	242
Two or More Races	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Blackburn College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	80
Texas	13
Missouri	8
Nevada	2
North Carolina	2

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Blackburn College

Blackburn College offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Blackburn College

Blackburn College offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Blackburn College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.