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Blackburn College

Blackburn College
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626-1498

Official telephone: (217) 854-3231
Fax number: (217) 854-3713
Website: https://blackburn.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 67%
Student:Faculty ratio: 9:1
Total faculty: 33 men, 28 women
Full-time faculty: 17 men, 18 women
Part-time faculty: 16 men, 10 women
Graduation rate: 46% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, internships, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Multicultural Education
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Communication, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Digital Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Financial Mathematics
  • General Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Legal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Molecular Biology
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Multicultural Education
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Administration
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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