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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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Learn
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 17 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
  • Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) - where leaders rise banner in front view as students and parents enter the building

    Fall Admissions Open House Events Set For Interested Students and Families

    September 30, 2024
  • Blackburn College Earns Top Rankings - US News & World Report -Best Colleges Midwest -Best Value Colleges -Top Performer for Social Mobility | Washington Monthly -2nd Best Baccalaureate College in Illinois, 1st in State Performance by Pell Students

    Blackburn Climbs Nine Places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” List

    September 25, 2024
  • Blackburn student Daniel Olsen and Alicia Rentmeister, Daniel's IDHS VR Counselor, smile for the camera during his summer internship. (courtesy of IDHS' Stakeholder Newsletter)

    “My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

    September 24, 2024
  • October 14
    Monday, October 14 2024

    Admissions Fall Open House Events

    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • October 25
    Friday, October 25 2024

    Fall Music Showcase

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • November 02
    Saturday, November 2 2024

    Olympic Medalist Spencer Lee – Blackburn Wrestling Clinic

    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) - where leaders rise banner in front view as students and parents enter the building

Fall Admissions Open House Events Set For Interested Students and Families

September 30, 2024
Blackburn College Earns Top Rankings - US News & World Report -Best Colleges Midwest -Best Value Colleges -Top Performer for Social Mobility | Washington Monthly -2nd Best Baccalaureate College in Illinois, 1st in State Performance by Pell Students

Blackburn Climbs Nine Places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” List

September 25, 2024
Blackburn student Daniel Olsen and Alicia Rentmeister, Daniel's IDHS VR Counselor, smile for the camera during his summer internship. (courtesy of IDHS' Stakeholder Newsletter)

“My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

September 24, 2024
Oct 14
Monday, October 14 2024

Admissions Fall Open House Events

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct 25
Friday, October 25 2024

Fall Music Showcase

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov 02
Saturday, November 2 2024

Olympic Medalist Spencer Lee – Blackburn Wrestling Clinic

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM