80.1%
Acceptance Rate
52.4%
Graduation Rate
$46,802
Avg. Alumni Salary
341
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $26,758
Out-of-State Tuition $26,758
Average Net Price (After Aid) $21,814
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $21,814

Admissions Requirements

ACT Score (Midpoint)
Required for admission
20

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 45.2%
Women 54.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 71.6%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic 10.0%
Black 4.7%
First Generation Students 44.0%

Available Programs

Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business & Marketing Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Health Sciences Bachelor
History Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Health Sciences Bachelor
History Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor
Arts Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

Blackburn College is a Private Large campus based in Carlinville, IL. Families comparing U.S. options often start here for transparent cost and outcome numbers. Reported acceptance rate is approximately 80.1%, which suggests relatively open access compared with highly selective peers. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 52.4%. Enrollment is about 341 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For Blackburn College, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $26,758 and out-of-state / international tuition around $26,758 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $21,814. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $46,802 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Education, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, and Computer Science. Campus setting in Carlinville, IL shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in IL using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. Blackburn College may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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