Blackburn College
Blackburn College

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Blackburn College is a private, 4-year institution established in Carlinville, Illinois, and is one of under ten federally recognized work colleges in the US. The college’s Work Program is student-managed, and it offers students the opportunity to learn and reduce their tuition simultaneously. The college features six distinct residence halls, which are each unique in their proximity to various academic facilities, quiet hours, and gender make-up. Students attending campus can visit many facilities of note, including the Renner Art Center and the Bothwell Conservatory of Music.

Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$15,993
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1027

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,993
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$28,149
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$28,149
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,915
Books and Supplies
$1000
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,613
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,862
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,954

 

Students receiving state aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6412
Students receiving federal aid
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,862
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,816
$30k - $48k
$19,832
$48k - $75k
$16,090
$75k - $110k
$13,673
$110k+
$11,957
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,166,850
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,922,173

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,230
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230
Students receiving federal loans
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,879
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,800

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Presbyterian Church (USA)
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
80%
Acceptance Rate
1113
Students Applied
52%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
24
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
14%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1027
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
438
75th
535
Reading
25th
450
75th
590
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
24%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
25%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
8
Top 25%
30
Top 50%
54

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-233-3550
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
389
Total Number of Undergrads
389
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
78%
20-39 Students
20%
40-99 Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
50

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
9%
White
64%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
18%
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
67%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Beavers
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
7

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,250
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Debbie's Review

from Steger, IL

It's great place to be yourself and make friends. The work program gets you involved with more people and makes the college experience more enjoyable. Classes are small so there is more opportunity fo...

Amanda's Review

from Momence, IL

Blackburn was a life-changing experience for me. At first, I only attended to follow my sister to school. Yet, the work program, small class sizes, and the amazing faculty and staff developed a passio...

Justina's Review

from Waukegan, IL

Blackburn college is very adapatable. This school is very career focused, teachers as well as students. The campus is a huge part of the community....