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Blackburn College
Carlinville, ILPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Blackburn College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Carlinville, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 471 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
471 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math487 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,587
Earnings 5yr: $63,009
Debt: $24,015
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,283
Earnings 5yr: $49,345
Debt: $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,004
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,751
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,865
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,460
In-State Tuition$28,149
Out-of-State Tuition$28,149
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
50%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,665
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,802
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,770
Est. Monthly Payment
$160/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$41,565
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