Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL 62626
Tel:
(217)854-3231
Private, non-profit | 605 students
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.
School Overview: |
Blackburn College
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| County | Macoupin County, IL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 589 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 16 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 605 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 500 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,730 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 59% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,195 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 97% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $5,783 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 88% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,398 | |
School Notes:
- Blackburn is an independent, co-educational four-year liberal arts college. Housing nearly 500 on-campus students and accommodating another 100 local commuter students, Blackburn is found in Carlinville, IL, a quiet, town of 6,000 people. The College's campus is found on the edge of town, spread out on nearly 80 spacious acres of land.
- Blackburn College offers Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Accounting, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, British and American Literature, Business Management, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, History, Information Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Music (Performance), Physical Education (Education or Management Track), Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Spanish, Spanish and Latin American Studies.
- Blackburn College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Its teacher education program is recognized by the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board and the State Superintendent of Education. The American Association of University Women grants Blackburn women graduates membership.
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