Blackburn College
Carlinville, Illinois 62626
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,770
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average