by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 516 undergraduates in 2020, Blackburn is a very small, private college located in Carlinville, Illinois. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Blackburn offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Blackburn can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Blackburn Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Blackburn. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Blackburn Disability Services.
Blackburn offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Blackburn has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 516 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 504 (97.7%). Part-time attendance was 12 (2.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 504 | 12 | 516 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Blackburn is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Blackburn #1168 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Blackburn by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Blackburn Diversity Guide.
Blackburn has a total of 146 student athletes, 73 men and 73 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $619,494 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $619,494 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Blackburn College Athletics