Overview
Student Population
| Location | Spearfish, South Dakota |
| Online | bhsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Spearfish, South Dakota, Black Hills State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,858 prospective students applied, and 1,641 were granted admission. Of those admitted 489 enrolled in the school. 2,062 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,973 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,626 plus fees of $1,107. Black Hills State University is ranked 1005 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Black Hills State University is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,107 |
| Room and Board | $6,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,211 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,107 |
| Room and Board | $6,978 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,256 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Business | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219046 IPEDS survey data for Black Hills State University.