10 Interesting Facts about Blackburn College

Blackburn College is a private liberal arts college located in Carlinville, Illinois, United States.

The college was founded in 1837 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Illinois.

Blackburn College has a unique work program that requires all students to work at least 160 hours per semester to help pay for their education.

The college has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 500 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.

Blackburn College offers over 30 majors and minors, as well as several pre-professional programs, including pre-law and pre-med.

The college is known for its commitment to sustainability and has been recognized as one of the greenest colleges in the United States.

Blackburn College is a member of the Work Colleges Consortium, a group of seven colleges in the United States that require students to work in order to receive their education.

The college is home to several unique programs, including a circus arts program and a horsemanship program

Blackburn College has a diverse student body, with students from over 20 states and several countries around the world.

Notable alumni of Blackburn College include former Illinois Governor Richard Ogilvie and former NFL player Lyle Alzado.