Ready or Not, Here Comes Tomorrow

We’re here to help you start your college experience, finish a degree or prepare for a new career.

Why Black Hawk College?

Are you ready for tomorrow? Black Hawk College is ready to take you there. We offer in-person, online and hybrid class options with multiple start dates.

4000+

Annual student enrollment

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53%

Percentage of nontraditional students

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$4K+

Average annual in-state tuition cost after aid

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Unique campuses in Illinois.

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75+ Academic programs

From agriculture to the arts, discover which program is right for you.

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Associate Degrees

We offer two-year degrees that prepare you to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year school.

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Certificates

Gain more knowledge to enter the workforce or apply your certificate towards a two-year associate degree.

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Business Training and Community Classes

Learn a new trade, improve your professional skills or pick up a hobby with classes designed for our community members.

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Online Learning

Earn your Associate in Arts degree from anywhere with our interactive online degree.

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What our students are saying

“The Black Hawk advantage for me was the opportunity to take my time to find out who I am while still pursuing my education. It ended up being one of the best decisions I have made.”

Abigail Wadsworth

What’s New at BHC

Board of Trustees Unofficial Election Results 2025

On April 1, 2025, two (2) six-year terms will be up for election on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees. See unofficial election results.

BHC celebrates Community College Month 2025

April is Community College Month, a time to celebrate a uniquely American institution, where anyone from any walk of life can become a college student.