Blackburn College: Review & Facts

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Blackburn College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 385 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1837 and is the only college located in Carlinville, Illinois.

Blackburn College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Blackburn College will give you the opportunity to get a 2-year certificate or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
55
Blackburn College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Biology, Criminal Justice, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Blackburn College is very low at 38% (way below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
38%
Bad
The graduation rate at Blackburn College is low - 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at Blackburn College is good -- 9:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, about $26,100 annually. The additional fees at Blackburn College not covered by tuition are approximately $500; which comes to $26,600 a year.

Read the details about Blackburn College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
64%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 783 applications were submitted and 504 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Blackburn College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Blackburn College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Blackburn College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Blackburn College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, nearly $5,300 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Blackburn College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Blackburn College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Blackburn College
700 College Ave
Carlinville, Illinois
62626, USA
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