Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL
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Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
341
Graduation Rate
52%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,802
Retention Rate
58%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$26,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,758
Avg Net Price
$21,814
Room & Board
$9,120
Total COA
$36,962
Median Debt
$24,242

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$19,146
$30,001–48,000
$17,130
$48,001–75,000
$20,872
$75,001–110,000
$23,289
$110,001+
$25,005
Pell Grant Rate: 54%
Federal Loan Rate: 51%

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Sticker Price$35,878
Estimated Net Price$21,814 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
52%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,802
Retention Rate
58%
Median Debt
$24,242

Top Programs

Education
23.2%
Business & Marketing
18.8%
Criminal Justice
13.0%
Biology
10.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
10.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.7%
English
5.8%
Computer Science
4.4%
Mathematics & Statistics
1.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies
1.5%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Criminal Justice and Corrections13
Business Administration, Management and Operations13$41,477
Psychology, General11
Biology, General10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Accounting and Related Services5
Computer Science4
Communication and Media Studies3
Visual and Performing Arts, General3
Fine and Studio Arts3
English Language and Literature, General2
Health and Physical Education/Fitness2
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2

Demographics

Men 45%Women 55%
White
71.5%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More
2.6%
International
0.3%

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App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.