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Blackburn College Men's Wrestling

Blackburn College (BC) · Carlinville, Illinois · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate63%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate57%finish within six years
Undergraduates513Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty11 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Blackburn College Men's Wrestling coaches

Coaches at Blackburn College who recruit Men's Wrestling, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Blackburn College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
blackburnbeavers.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, OtherBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherClinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
11 : 1
Graduation rate
57% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$28,149
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$21,349
Campus

Where it is

Blackburn College in Carlinville.

Location
Carlinville, Illinois
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Time zone
Central
Website
blackburn.edu
Overview

About Blackburn College Men's Wrestling

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Tim McGuire, the Head Men's Wrestling Coach, leads the Blackburn College Men's Wrestling staff of 2 coaches, verified September 2026. Blackburn College (BC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling as a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Blackburn College is a small private school in Carlinville, Illinois with 513 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $21,349 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Blackburn College Men's Wrestling

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Tim McGuire, the Head Men's Wrestling Coach and Austin Brand, the Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach. Blackburn College has 2 coaches for Men's Wrestling, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your weight class, record and state or national placements in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude full matches against strong opponents, with the link near the top so Tim can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Blackburn College staff after a week, and again after your next match with updated results.
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Questions

Blackburn College Men's Wrestling FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Blackburn College D3?

Yes. Blackburn College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling, in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Blackburn College public or private?

Blackburn College is a private nonprofit school in Carlinville, Illinois.

What conference is Blackburn College Men's Wrestling in?

The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Blackburn College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Wrestling?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Blackburn College Men's Wrestling have?

2 coaches, led by Tim McGuire, the Head Men's Wrestling Coach.

How much does Blackburn College cost?

In-state tuition is $28,149 and out-of-state tuition is $28,149 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,349.

What is the Blackburn College acceptance rate?

63% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Blackburn College Men's Wrestling coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026