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Blackburn is in Carlinville, Illinois. Carlinville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Blackburn is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Blackburn offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, science, art studies, and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Blackburn are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 610 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Blackburn are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 605 students study at the school (in 2005).
Blackburn offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Blackburn can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Blackburn College
700 College Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
General Phone: (217) 854-3231
http://www.blackburn.edu
Blackburn awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 35 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, biology teaching, history teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, art education, ... |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry, environmental biology, biochem/biophysics courses |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | political science, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, Latin American studies |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting, business administration, international business, MIS, organizational behavior |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Blackburn in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 121 | 35 |
In 2005, Blackburn had a total enrollment of 605 students (595 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 88% |
| Missouri | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Blackburn offers campus housing for 500 of its 595 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Carlinville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 937 | 583 | 62% | 188 | 32% |
| Men | 507 | 295 | 58% | 92 | 31% |
| Women | 430 | 288 | 67% | 96 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,040 |
| Room and board | $ 3,695 |
| Room charge | $ 1,795 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Blackburn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163900)
Blackburn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $44,591 | 14 | $47,210 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $44,591 | 14 | $47,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blackburn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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