Operated as one college with two campuses and several outreach sites, Black Hawk College offers more than 40 liberal arts and science curricula in the transfer area and more than 100 career track programs leading to degrees and certificates. The college also offers a wide range of special purpose and community service (outreach) programs.
Black Hawk College is a non-resident institution but offers a full array of recreational and athletic programs on each campus. Teams compete in the Arrowhead Athletic Conference of community colleges.