Blackburn College Women's Volleyball
Blackburn College (BC) · Carlinville, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Blackburn College Women's Volleyball coaches
Coaches at Blackburn College who recruit Women's Volleyball, head coach first.
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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
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 57% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
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
About Blackburn College Women's Volleyball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Shannon Bishop, the Head Volleyball Coach, leads the Blackburn College Women's Volleyball staff of 2 coaches, verified September 2026. Blackburn College (BC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball 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.
How to get recruited by Blackburn College Women's Volleyball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Shannon Bishop, the Head Volleyball Coach and Heather Heater, the Assistant Volleyball Coach - Assistant Softball Coach. Blackburn College has 2 coaches for Women's Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, standing reach and approach jump in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video plus full sets from club tournaments, with the link near the top so Shannon can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Blackburn College staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.
Blackburn College Women's Volleyball 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 Women's Volleyball, 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 Women's Volleyball in?
The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Blackburn College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Volleyball?
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 Women's Volleyball have?
2 coaches, led by Shannon Bishop, the Head Volleyball 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 Women's Volleyball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.