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Known for business — close-knit campus
Blackburn College is a private institution in Carlinville with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 341 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,802 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,814.
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80%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
341Students
9:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$46,802Earnings 10yr
$21,814Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$26,758
Room & Board$9,120
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$36,962
Average Net Price$21,814
Median Debt at Graduation$24,242
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,146
$30–48K$17,130
$48–75K$20,872
$75–110K$23,289
$110K+$25,005
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,814
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,770
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (41)
Student Body
Undergrads
341
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%
Race & Ethnicity
White 72%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.4%
Freshman Retention57.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,665
8 Years$37,070
10 Years$46,802
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,100
Men
$48,200
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)