An Education and Experience That Empowers
Graduate with a full resume and work experience—prepared to go confidently into any career.
Only 13% of employers believe college graduates are prepared to work. Blackburn College is closing this gap. Through our nation’s top Work Program, you’ll turn your academic interests into an applicable campus work experience–and a tuition credit to match.
11:1 Student-to-faculty ratio and 2:1 odds you’ll never miss a homecoming
$4.9 million awarded in scholarships and grants last academic year
97.5% of our students are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation
Yes! I want to learn more.
A program that invests in you
Situated conveniently in Southern Illinois, Blackburn College offers a work-service program designed to enhance our comprehensive, liberal arts curriculum. You’ll gain in-demand skills along with meaningful connections, so when it’s time to graduate, you’ll have a full resume, marketable work experience and are fully-prepared to enter the job market.
You go your whole life thinking about 'What do you want to do? What do you think your future holds?' and I finally found that when I came to Blackburn."
— Travon Herron, Business Management and Computer Science
More confidence, less debt
Blackburn tuition is one of the lowest of all private colleges in Illinois. Combined with the Work Program tuition credit, the Macoupin Promise, and generous merit-based scholarship opportunities, an accessible and attainable education is within reach.
A community as diverse as you
Blackburn is a community by the truest sense of the term. A vibrant student life, an eclectic campus environment and a shared sense of ownership combine to create a profound sense of belonging for all.
A tradition of excellence
Athletics is a major part of student life at Blackburn College. From basketball to cross country, the Blackburn College Beavers represent more than 30 percent of students across our campus, playing for 17 Division III teams.
Identify your passions and pursue them
A four-year head start, starts at Blackburn.
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
Ph. 800.233.3550