Established in 1837, Blackburn College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Carlinville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Blackburn College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Blackburn College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 185 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Blackburn College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.