What division is Blackburn?

Blackburn competes at the NCAA Division III level in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC).

What GPA do you need for Blackburn?

The average GPA at Blackburn is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Blackburn?

Blackburn has an enrollment of approximately 471 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Blackburn?

Blackburn has an acceptance rate of 63%.

How do I get recruited to play at Blackburn?

To get recruited at Blackburn, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Blackburn's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Blackburn

Carlinville, ILD-IIISt. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)

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NCAA Division III

Division

471

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

63%

Acceptance

58%

Graduation

67%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Blackburn is a NCAA Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), located in Carlinville, IL. We map track & field at Blackburn, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

58%

Acceptance

63%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Retention

67%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$36,665

Coaching Staff4 coaches across track & field

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About Blackburn Athletics

Blackburn is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Carlinville, IL, competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). With an enrollment of 471 students, Blackburn offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map track & field at Blackburn with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Blackburn is 3.3. The school maintains a 58% graduation rate.

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