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Lead the way to a brighter future today, whether you’re graduating high school, going back to college, or guiding a student through these important decisions.

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Your education is bigger than a classroom.

The impact of Blackburn College’s “four-year head start” will carry far into your future. But it starts with the relationships you build all across campus, from peers and professors to your work assignments and social activities. At Blackburn College, learning never stops.

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This is college -
plus so much more

As the only student-led college work program in the nation, Blackburn not only helps make higher education more affordable, it adds a whole new dimension to the college experience. You also get to develop professional skills that immediately apply to nearly any job after graduation

Discover the difference
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Intentional. Foundational. Transformational.

You’re not just a part of the student body. You’re a living, breathing part of Blackburn College. We’ve cultivated an inclusive environment where you can find community and belonging. And along with important life and work skills, you’ll forge friendships that last a lifetime.

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Students pulling frames covered with bees from a beehive
Your education is bigger than a classroom.

The impact of Blackburn College’s “four-year head start” will carry far into your future. But it starts with the relationships you build all across campus, from peers and professors to your work assignments and social activities. At Blackburn College, learning never stops.

Explore opportunities
Work
Student worker drilling a wooden frame to hang drywall while renovating an office on campus.
This is college -
plus so much more

As the only student-led college work program in the nation, Blackburn not only helps make higher education more affordable, it adds a whole new dimension to the college experience. You also get to develop professional skills that immediately apply to nearly any job after graduation

Discover the difference
Experience
Blackburn student, Amaris Charland, posing for a shot at the Ludlum Library. HELP
Intentional. Foundational. Transformational.

You’re not just a part of the student body. You’re a living, breathing part of Blackburn College. We’ve cultivated an inclusive environment where you can find community and belonging. And along with important life and work skills, you’ll forge friendships that last a lifetime.

Learn about Life at BC
Blackburn has truly been life-changing for me, and I will never forget all of the awesome experiences, people, and events I have encountered along the way. It is forever a part of my identity and it has shaped me as an individual in many positive ways. I love it and will always be grateful for what it has given me!

Admissions & Aid

As one of the most affordable private colleges in Illinois, Blackburn is more concerned about your future value than your current net worth. Get a head start on tomorrow by earning a more valuable degree today.

  • Our unique Work Program earns you tuition credits every week.
  • There are no “out of state” fees at Blackburn College, wherever you call home.
  • Our promise is to make a meaningful degree more attainable for you.

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Visit Blackburn Today

To understand the beauty of our 80-acre campus’ sustainable ecosystems or learn the charms of our rural setting, you have to see it yourself. Connect with one of our dedicated Admissions Counselors and plan your campus visit today!

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Beavers are Leaders.

With 20+ athletic teams participating in our NCAA and Club Sports programs, we host 100+ athletic events each year, all made possible by the hardest working student body we know. At Blackburn, every Beaver is committed to leading. On the field. In the classroom. In everything. Ready to go to work?

Go Beavers
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    Blackburn Professor Inspires Future Innovators with Chemistry Demonstration

    March 10, 2026
  • Nawrot Family Establishes the W.D. Klimstra Conservation Fund at Blackburn College

    February 27, 2026
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    Gabriela Solis Receives MLK Student Leadership Award

    February 20, 2026
  • March 27
    Friday, March 27 2026

    Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • March 28
    Saturday, March 28 2026

    Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • March 29
    Sunday, March 29 2026

    Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS #3

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Regional Cub Scouts gather around a table with protective eyewear

Blackburn Professor Inspires Future Innovators with Chemistry Demonstration

March 10, 2026

Nawrot Family Establishes the W.D. Klimstra Conservation Fund at Blackburn College

February 27, 2026
Gabriela Solis sitting on a red couch

Gabriela Solis Receives MLK Student Leadership Award

February 20, 2026
Mar 27
Friday, March 27 2026

Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar 28
Saturday, March 28 2026

Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar 29
Sunday, March 29 2026

Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS #3

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM