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Blackburn College

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Blackburn College Profile

  • 700 College Ave
    Carlinville , IL 62626
    (800) 233-3550
    http://www.blackburn.edu

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    Setting
    Town, distant from an urban area
    Enrollment
    598
    Full time
    573
    Part time
    25
    Men full time
    233
    Women full time
    340
    Mission Statement

    Blackburn College, founded in 1837 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), provides a coeducational student body with a rigorous, distinctive, and affordable liberal arts education that prepares graduates to be responsible, productive citizens. The Blackburn community values critical and independent thinking, leadership development, respect for all individuals, and lifelong learning. The College fosters a sense of service, community, and moral responsibility through its unique student-managed work program, its collegial concept of shared governance, and its faculty/staff mentor relationship with students.

    Blackburn College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    Presbyterian Church (USA)
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelor's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Blackburn College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (800) 233-3550
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $20
    Applied
    810
    Admitted
    456
    Enrolled
    151
    Admitted %
    56%

    Blackburn College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Recommended
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Recommended

    Blackburn College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    3%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    520
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    570
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    520
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    570
    Students submitting ACT
    98%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24

    Blackburn College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    7%
    Hispanic
    2%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    82%
    Non-Resident Alien
    0%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    6%

  • Blackburn College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,076
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,076
    Books and Supplies
    $700
    On-campus room and board
    $5,054 without $2640 work credit
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,054 without $2640 work credit

    Blackburn College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    96%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    49% , $4,308 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    69% , $3,900 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    89% , $5,532 on average

  • Blackburn College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor
    Latin American Studies 1
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 2
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
    Environmental Biology 4
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor
    Accounting 5
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
    Computer Science 2
    Education Bachelor
    Art Teacher Education 0
    Biology Teacher Education 1
    Elementary Education and Teaching 13
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
    Social Science Teacher Education 4
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 3
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    Spanish Language and Literature 1
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
    History Bachelor
    History, General 4
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 3
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor
    Health and Physical Education, General 0
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 1
    Psychology Bachelor
    Psychology, General 6
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor
    Public Administration 0
    Security and Protective Services Bachelor
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Political Science and Government, General 1
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Art/Art Studies, General 3
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 2

  • Blackburn College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Fall application deadline
    June 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    July 31
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Deadline for housing deposit
    July 31

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    April 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -

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    Enable Regional Events
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    Next Connect Link Url
    http://www.blackburn.edu/FutureStudents/campusvisit.asp
    Next Connect Link Text
    Sign up for a campus visit!
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    Application Link
    www.blackburn.edu
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    Blackburn CollegeNames and Abbreviations

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    Blackburn College
    Formal/Precise Name
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    Informal Name
    Blackburn
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Student Reviews of Blackburn College

3.9
based on 5 reviews

  • Joshua from Carlinville, IL

    Being a work/study college, Blackburn doesn't start off costing very much. The work program takes off a chunk of tuition every semester, and each student must work a minimum of 10 hours a week. Most classes are fun and entertaining, which helps in… more read full review

    Being a work/study college, Blackburn doesn't start off costing very much. The work program takes off a chunk of tuition every semester, and each student must work a minimum of 10 hours a week. Most classes are fun and entertaining, which helps in the learning process. read full review

  • Katie from Chicago, IL

    Blackburn's small campus provides a load of opportunities for you to develop as an individual. Not only will this college move you to break the ice -- it encourages you to stomp all over it. Nearly everyone will learn your name quickly, making… more read full review

    Blackburn's small campus provides a load of opportunities for you to develop as an individual. Not only will this college move you to break the ice -- it encourages you to stomp all over it. Nearly everyone will learn your name quickly, making anyone a potential friend. Because students play such an important role on campus (in the Work Program and in academic departments), making these new friends so quickly comes in handy and helps you network. The school's theater productions welcome first-time players, and student publications like the Burnian offer substantial ways to be heard on campus. No matter what your interest is, Blackburn finds a way to work for you! read full review

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Blackburn College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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Alumni Scholarship $4,030 Y N N N
Gideon Blackburn Scholarship $5,374 Y N N N
Heritage Scholarship $6,718 Y N N N
Legacy Scholarship $2,000 Y Y Y N
Presidential Scholarship $13,436 Y N N N
Sibling Scholarship $500 Y Y Y N
Trustee Scholarship $4,702 Y N N N
William Hudson Scholarship $2,016 Y N N N
Transfer Achievement Scholarship $4,030 N N Y N
Transfer Honor Scholarship $4,702 N N Y N
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