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Blackburn College

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world rank  6840

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Overview

Blackburn College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 189-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 60-69%. It is considered a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. Blackburn College also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Blackburn College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Blackburn College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Blackburn College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Blackburn College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym
Founded 1837
Motto
Colours Red and black
Mascot Barney the Beaver

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Location

Address 700 College Avenue
Carlinville
62626 Illinois
United States
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Blackburn College Phone Number (217) 854 3231
Blackburn College Fax Number (217) 854 3713
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Blackburn College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Blackburn College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Blackburn College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Blackburn College's academic range and degree level offering.



Blackburn College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Blackburn College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Blackburn College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Blackburn College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Blackburn College.



Blackburn College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Blackburn College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Blackburn College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Blackburn College Admission Info


Blackburn College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Blackburn College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Blackburn College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Blackburn College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Blackburn College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Blackburn College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Blackburn College's Admission Office Admission Office

700 College Avenue
Carlinville 62626
(217) 854 3231
800 233 3550

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Blackburn College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Blackburn College Size and Profile


Blackburn College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Blackburn College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Blackburn College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Blackburn College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Blackburn College's Control Type Control Type

Blackburn College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Blackburn College's Entity Type Entity Type

Blackburn College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Blackburn College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Blackburn College's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Blackburn College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Blackburn College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Blackburn College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Blackburn College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org



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Facilities and Services

Blackburn College Facilities


Blackburn College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Blackburn College's Library
Blackburn College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 40,012 physical volumes, 1,479 physical media and 102 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Blackburn College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Blackburn College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Blackburn College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 449 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Blackburn College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Blackburn College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Blackburn College Services


Blackburn College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Blackburn College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Blackburn College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.


Blackburn College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Blackburn College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Blackburn College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Blackburn College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Division of the Humanities
  • Division of the Natural Sciences
  • Division of the Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Blackburn College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Blackburn College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackburn College public or private?

Blackburn College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Blackburn College profit or non-profit?

Blackburn College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Blackburn College in terms of enrollment?

Blackburn College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Blackburn College in terms of academic staff?

Blackburn College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Blackburn College a coeducational institution?

Blackburn College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Blackburn College use?

Blackburn College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Blackburn College affiliated with?

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org

Does Blackburn College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Blackburn College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Blackburn College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Blackburn College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Blackburn College located?

Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Address: 700 College Avenue.

Is Blackburn College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Blackburn College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Blackburn College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Blackburn College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Blackburn College have a university library?

Yes Blackburn College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 40,012 physical volumes, 1,479 physical media and 102 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Blackburn College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Blackburn College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Blackburn College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 449 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Blackburn College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Blackburn College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Blackburn College offer career services?

Yes

Does Blackburn College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Does Blackburn College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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