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BLACKBURN COLLEGE

  • 700 College Ave
  • Carlinville, IL 62626
  • OPEID College Code: 00163900
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  • General Phone: (217) 854-3231
  • President: Miriam Pride
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 607
  • College Mascot: Battlin' Beavers
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Blackburn College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Presbyterian Church (Usa)
    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.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Blackburn College Campus Map
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants461451912
Number Granted Admission (%)191 (41%)292 (65%)483 (53%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)55 (29%)93 (32%)148 (31%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam14399%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving75%47%54%65%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,141$4,026$4,270$3,433
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.0%9.1%6.0%
Number in Default171816
Number in Repayment154197264
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$14,286$13,610$15,770
In-State Tuition and Fees$14,286$13,610$15,770
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,286$13,610$15,770
Books and Supplies$700$700$700
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,581$4,363$4,155
Other Expenses$950$950$950
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,500$4,500
Other Expenses$4,500$4,500$4,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$850$4,500$850
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$20,517$19,623$21,575
In-State$20,517$19,623$21,575
Out of State$20,517$19,623$21,575
Off Campus
In-District$23,986$23,310$25,470
In-State$23,986$23,310$25,470
Out of State$23,986$23,310$25,470
Off Campus with Family
In-District$15,836$15,160$17,320
In-State$15,836$15,160$17,320
Out of State$15,836$15,160$17,320
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other Degree3
Biology Degree14
Environmental Biology Degree2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree9
Business Administration, Other Degree10
Management Information Systems Degree-
Marketing Degree4
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree9
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree5
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree-
Biology Teacher Education Degree-
Elementary Education Degree13
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree3
Physical Education Degree6
Social Science Teacher Education Degree1
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree2
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Latin American Studies Degree-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree1
 
History
History Degree5
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree6
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree3
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree19
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree2
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree1
Visual and Performing Arts Degree-
Art Studies Degree3
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 607
    • Undergraduate: 607
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 250 Female: 357
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 250 Female: 357
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 584 Part-Time: 23
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 584 Part-Time: 23
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian30.5%
Black427%
Asian40.7%
Hispanic102%
White51284%
Unknown366%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.2%
Ages 18-1919232%
Ages 20-2124140%
Ages 22-2412521%
Ages 25-29274%
Ages 30-34102%
Ages 35-3930.5%
Ages 40-4930.5%
Ages 50-6510.2%
Age Over 6530.5%
Age Unknown10.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1368947
Faculty Status703634
Tenured Faculty2121-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service703634
Primarily Instruction703634
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1818-
Other Professionals392613
Technical and/or Paraprofessional99-
Service and/or Maintenance66-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,054 (36)$50,740 (24)$51,681 (12)
Professor$51,054 (36)$50,740 (24)$51,681 (12)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,054 (36)$50,740 (24)$51,681 (12)
Professor$51,054 (36)$50,740 (24)$51,681 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes1447272
Unduplicated Athletes1397168
Baseball1616-
Basketball311615
Golf1313-
Soccer392118
Softball14-14
Tennis10-10
Track and Field, X-Country1064
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$21,663$14,611
Assistant Coaches-$6,833$6,625
 
Coaches
All Coaches20911
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Basketball312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students38%
 
By Gender
Male35%
Female40%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
Black47%
Asian100%
Hispanic33%
White39%
Unknown14%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years37%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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