Blackburn College
Faith-based college · Carlinville, IL · 471 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$25,577
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$40,502
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
45%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Blackburn College?
Blackburn College accepts about 63 of every 100 applicants (63%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Blackburn College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Blackburn College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Blackburn College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $40,502 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,577 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $29,420 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$29,420
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$29,420
- Room & board$10,400
- Total cost of attendance$40,502
- Average net price after grants$25,577
Popular majors
Education, Business, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Blackburn College FAQ
- What is Blackburn College's acceptance rate?
- 63% — moderately selective.
- Is Blackburn College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Blackburn College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Blackburn College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Blackburn College cost?
- About $40,502 a year before aid; $25,577 on average after grants.
- What is Blackburn College's FAFSA school code?
- 001639. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Blackburn College receives your information.
- What is Blackburn College's graduation rate?
- 45% of students finish within six years.
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