Blackburn College

Location: Carlinville, IL

• Type: Private
• Setting: College-town
• Acceptance rate: 63.2%
• Average GPA: 3.10
• In-state tuition: $28,149
• Out-of-state tuition: $28,149
• Graduation rate: 57%
• Total enrollment: 471

Blackburn College, a very small private institution in Carlinville, stands out as one of the few federally recognized work colleges where students manage much of the daily campus operations. This moderately selective school provides a mid-range cost for undergraduates who value a rural college-town setting and practical labor experience alongside their academic studies. Students typically see average graduation outcomes while participating in a unique cooperative education model.

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