Start your journey toward becoming a Blackburn student

We are thrilled that you are considering Blackburn during your college search! We’re looking for curious minds and motivated students and look forward to getting to know more about you through this application process.

It’s always free to apply – absolutely no waiver is required

Our Admissions policies reflect our commitment to providing equal access to an exceptional Blackburn education. We make it easy: all students can apply for free using the application links in the portal below. First-year and transfer students can also apply using the Common App.

Blackburn is also test-optional, meaning applicants do not have to submit standardized test scores to be considered for admission. You’re more than a single score and we will take into account all the factors that make you a great fit for our College.

Last year, Blackburn awarded nearly $5 million in financial assistance to students – between grants, scholarships, loans, and our unique Work Program. Applying to Blackburn marks your first step in a journey toward a transformational experience.

Apply now and let us help you bring your promising future within reach today.

Experience Blackburn for Yourself

To see the beauty of our campus’ natural ecosystems and learn the charms of our bucolic small-town setting, you have to experience it. Connect with us, discover our unique work program culture, and engage a vision for what your future could become

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