Black Hills State University

Overview

Student Population

4,178

Black Hills State University overview
Location	Spearfish, South Dakota
Online	bhsu.edu
School Type	Public 4 Year

Black Hills State University overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Undergrad/Graduate

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 1,693 prospective students applied, and 1,472 were granted admission. Of those admitted 555 enrolled in the school. 2,223 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,955 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $7,514 plus fees of $1,088. Black Hills State University is ranked 1167 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards

Moderate

Black Hills State University overview
SAT	980/1290
ACT	18/24

Applications Accepted

86.9%

Black Hills State University overview
Applications Due	-
Applicant Competition	Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Dakota Resident Tuition

$7,514

In State Costs for Black Hills State University
Fee	Cost
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Other Fees	$1,088
Room and Board	$6,820
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,300
Total One Year Cost	$20,922

Out of State Tuition

$10,514

Out of State Costs for Black Hills State University
Fee	Cost
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Other Fees	$1,088
Room and Board	$6,820
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,300
Total One Year Cost	$23,922

Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

28% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Black Hills State University students
Subject	Percent of Class
Education	21%
Business	18%
Social Sciences	10%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies	8%
Psychology	6%

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University of South Dakota

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Utah State University

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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.

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