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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

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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 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?

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  • Incoming Class of 2025 photographed on McKinley House Hill after "Dessert with President" event during Week of Welcome

    Blackburn College Sees 18% Growth in Enrollment

    August 28, 2025
  • Blackburn College plaque in Woodson Hall.

    Blackburn Welcomes Accounting Scholar Dr. Jean Bradley to the Faculty

    August 11, 2025
  • Wide view of Hudson Hall and its Quad.

    Blackburn College Welcomes Rhetoric and Composition Scholar Chloe Cardosi to Faculty

    August 11, 2025
  • September 02
    Tuesday, September 2 2025

    All College Convocation

    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • September 26
    Friday, September 26 2025 - Sunday, September 28 2025

    Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025

    Sep 26 8:00 AM - Sep 28 5:00 PM
  • October 25
    Saturday, October 25 2025

    Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Incoming Class of 2025 photographed on McKinley House Hill after "Dessert with President" event during Week of Welcome

Blackburn College Sees 18% Growth in Enrollment

August 28, 2025
Blackburn College plaque in Woodson Hall.

Blackburn Welcomes Accounting Scholar Dr. Jean Bradley to the Faculty

August 11, 2025
Wide view of Hudson Hall and its Quad.

Blackburn College Welcomes Rhetoric and Composition Scholar Chloe Cardosi to Faculty

August 11, 2025
Sep 02
Tuesday, September 2 2025

All College Convocation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep 26
Friday, September 26 2025 - Sunday, September 28 2025

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025

Sep 26 8:00 AM - Sep 28 5:00 PM
Oct 25
Saturday, October 25 2025

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM