Blackburn College
700 College Avenue, Carlinville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Blackburn College
About this school
Blackburn, founded in 1837, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 80-acre campus is located in Carlinville, 60 miles from St. Louis, Mo.
- www.blackburn.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:596
- Men:274 (46.0%)
- Women:322 (54.0%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Blackburn College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 700 College Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Carlinville, IL 62626-1498 |
Phone | (217) 854-3231 |
Fax | (217) 854-3713 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 52% of 1,001 applicants were admitted |
Women | 53% of 506 applicants were admitted |
Men | 50% of 495 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 209 (40%) of 517 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 119 (44%) of 269 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 90 (36%) of 248 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.26 |
375 And Above | 20% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 33% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 19% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 57% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 22% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $21,992 (70.25749153408728%)
- Room & Board: - $7,660 (24.471279790428728%)
- Other Expences: - $700 (2.2362788320235127%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $950 (3.0349498434604816%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Blackburn College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001639 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 139 (95.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 122 (87.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 122 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 57 (46.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 78% |
Average Award | $11,673 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 121 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,561 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 115 (94.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,193 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 31 (25.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 15 (10.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,209 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 581 (95.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 502 (86.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 502 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 194 (38.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $13,873 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 492 (98.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,209 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 470 (93.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,297 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 110 (21.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 62 (10.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,163 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 85% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $20,077 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 7.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,653 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
32
Part-Time Faculty
36
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
43%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 34% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 39% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 19% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 26% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 62,061 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 202 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Blackburn College provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
65.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
30.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
42.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (41)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Latin American Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Education, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
5,813
Nearest Metropolitan Area
80 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
St. Louis
Weather
Temperature | 15.9 average low in January, 83.9 average high in September |
Rain | 114 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 60 mile(s) from campus in St. Louis |
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Litchfield |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Carlinville |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
69% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
28%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Beavers |
School Colors | Scarlet and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Blackburn College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, habitat for humanity, pre-health professions, running club, trading card games, spectrum
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
572
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
596
Women
322
Men
274
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.9% Asian
- 12.4% Black/African-American
- 2.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 77.6% White
- 2.1% Unknown
International Students
1.2% from 4 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported