Head Coach
Austin Kirby
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Blackburn College Basketball
Walk into Blackburn College's gym on a winter evening, and you'll feel the weight of tradition, the kind that comes from a program built on resilience and pride. For decades, Blackburn basketball has been woven into the fabric of Carlinville, a place where players learn that consistency and character matter as much as talent. Head coach Austin Kirby has stepped into that legacy with a vision that honors the past while building toward something fresh. His approach centers on player development and creating a culture where growth extends far beyond the court. In the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Blackburn competes against programs that demand toughness and basketball intelligence, the kind of environment where role players thrive and team-first mentality isn't just preached, it's lived. The program takes pride in graduating student-athletes who understand that their time in Carlinville is about becoming better people first. Alumni who've moved through these doors carry that ethos forward, a testament to what Kirby and his staff have established. If you're looking for a Division III program where your game will be challenged, your character will be shaped, and your voice will matter in the locker room, Blackburn offers that pathway. You'll compete alongside teammates who value the daily work that goes unnoticed, and coaches who notice it all. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$25,577/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
471
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,577 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,925 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,679 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,381 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,631 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,706 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 471
- Average net price
- $25,577 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $29,420 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,420 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blackburn College
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Location Carlinville, IL | Enrollment 471 | Avg. net price $25,577 |
Eureka College
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Location Eureka, IL | Enrollment 522 | Avg. net price $16,360 |
Fontbonne University
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Location , MO | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Greenville University
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Location Greenville, IL | Enrollment 955 | Avg. net price $20,905 |
Lyon College
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Location Batesville, AR | Enrollment 648 | Avg. net price $14,400 |
| Mississippi University for Women View program → | Location Columbus, MS | Enrollment 1,605 | Avg. net price $11,452 |
Principia College
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Location Elsah, IL | Enrollment 339 | Avg. net price — |
Spalding University
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Location Louisville, KY | Enrollment 583 | Avg. net price $24,262 |
Webster University
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 2,304 | Avg. net price $26,955 |
Westminster College
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Location Fulton, MO | Enrollment 638 | Avg. net price $23,913 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn College D3?
Yes, Blackburn College is an NCAA Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Blackburn College men's basketball.
What conference is Blackburn College in?
Blackburn College competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Blackburn College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,577 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Blackburn College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 471 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Blackburn College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Blackburn College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Blackburn College require.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.