Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Blackburn College reported a 80.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Blackburn College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Carlinville, IL, with an SAT reference of 1007 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $18,460 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

1,113 applicants

SAT reference

1007

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,460

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Blackburn College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1007—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—20—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

471

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Blackburn College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,838
$30,001 – $48,000$14,781
$48,001 – $75,000$12,329
$75,001 – $110,000$23,013
$110,000+$23,305

Top Majors at Blackburn College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education30
Biological & Biomedical Sciences17
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice8
Business, Management & Marketing8
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6
Psychology5
English Language & Literature4
Visual & Performing Arts4
Computer & Information Sciences2
Communication & Journalism1

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About Blackburn College

Official website: https://www.blackburn.edu/

Admissions: https://blackburn.edu/admissions-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Blackburn College

What is the acceptance rate at Blackburn College?

Blackburn College reported a 80% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,113. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Blackburn College?

The historical 80% acceptance rate suggests Blackburn College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Blackburn College?

The imported historical records for Blackburn College include an SAT reference value of 1007 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Blackburn College?

The stored historical average net price at Blackburn College is $18,460 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $15,613 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Blackburn College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Blackburn College is 55%. its stored first-year retention rate is 67%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Blackburn College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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