Blackburn student, Miriam Wali-Uddin, posing for shot while studying at the Lumpkin Library.
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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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Blackburn Alumni, Caleb Rieger '21 and Dade Bradley '23, inspecting a beebox 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

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Blackburn students sitting at the Hudson's Quad patio and talking to each other.
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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Blackburn student talking to two other students at the Lumpkin Library. The camera is solely focused on that student. The other two are sitting behind the camera.
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
Blackburn Alumni, Caleb Rieger '21 and Dade Bradley '23, inspecting a beebox 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 students sitting at the Hudson's Quad patio and talking to each other.
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
When I visited Blackburn, I just fell in love with the campus. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel so welcome. Blackburn is such a wonderful community. I’ve met so many great people here and have been able to do so many things. It’s such a special place.

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 15 athletic teams participating in our NCAA Division III teams, 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
  • Hudson Hall's Quad.

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  • Blackburn's 2022 Veterans Day Convocation, held in Clegg Chapel, as the color guard carries the Carlinville IL American Legion flag and the United States flag down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony

    Community Invited to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation

    October 20, 2023
  • Sarah Koplinski, headshot

    Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

    October 19, 2023
  • December 03
    Sunday, December 3 2023

    Christmas at Blackburn

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • December 09
    Saturday, December 9 2023

    Course Instruction Ends

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • January 15
    Monday, January 15 2024

    Martin Luther King, Jr Day

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hudson Hall's Quad.

Blackburn Among 13 Colleges to Receive $3.275 Million to Tackle Student Mental Health

November 08, 2023
Blackburn's 2022 Veterans Day Convocation, held in Clegg Chapel, as the color guard carries the Carlinville IL American Legion flag and the United States flag down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony

Community Invited to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation

October 20, 2023
Sarah Koplinski, headshot

Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

October 19, 2023
Dec 03
Sunday, December 3 2023

Christmas at Blackburn

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec 09
Saturday, December 9 2023

Course Instruction Ends

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jan 15
Monday, January 15 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr Day

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM