Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 384
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.23%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 76.6%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,540
In-State tuition: $25,570Out-of-State tuition: $25,570
Estimated books and supplies: $400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,820 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,360 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,360 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,212 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,509 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 58.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 82.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,242 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,090 |
| $30k-48k | $15,550 |
| $48k-75k | $18,885 |
| $75k-110k | $20,588 |
| $110k+ | $24,856 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,242 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,600 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 74.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 43.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,549 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,942 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $34,000 ($2,833) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $24,015 | $246 | $26,606 ($2,217) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | $25,751 | $273 | $34,535 ($2,878) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $26,000 | $228 | $32,916 ($2,743) | $41,477 ($3,456) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,718Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,320,519 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $28,930,482 (2022)