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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.

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
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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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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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
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
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 11 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
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  • Department of Music and Theatre to Present Spring Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

    March 09, 2023
  • Several Blackburn College Art students walk outside toward the exterior of the St. Louis Art Museum

    Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

    March 06, 2023
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    Friday, March 31 2023 - Sunday, April 2 2023

    You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

    Mar 31 7:00 PM - Apr 02 9:00 PM
  • April 01
    Saturday, April 1 2023 - Monday, April 3 2023

    You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

    Apr 01 7:00 PM - Apr 03 9:00 PM
  • April 02
    Sunday, April 2 2023

    You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Blackburn Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall in June

March 29, 2023

Department of Music and Theatre to Present Spring Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

March 09, 2023
Several Blackburn College Art students walk outside toward the exterior of the St. Louis Art Museum

Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

March 06, 2023
Mar 31
Friday, March 31 2023 - Sunday, April 2 2023

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Mar 31 7:00 PM - Apr 02 9:00 PM
Apr 01
Saturday, April 1 2023 - Monday, April 3 2023

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Apr 01 7:00 PM - Apr 03 9:00 PM
Apr 02
Sunday, April 2 2023

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM