BLACKBURN COLLEGE

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Blackburn College

School Overview

Blackburn College has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Carlinville, IL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

700 College Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
Main Phone: (217) 854-3231
Web Site: www.blackburn.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 571 (full-time equivalent) students. 98% of students attend full-time, while 2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 77 male students and 71 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52% of the student body, while females made up 48%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 51.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 525. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Medical Laboratory Technician

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

Blackburn College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Blackburn College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for football).
Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,120
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 10,750
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,120

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

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