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 |
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 1,119 prospective students applied, and 1,087 were granted admission. Of those admitted 437 enrolled in the school. 1,834 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,774 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,541 plus fees of $1,131. Black Hills State University is ranked 847 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Black Hills State University is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Black Hills State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#847 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#368 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#6 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#4 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1038/1203 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,131 |
| Room and Board | $7,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,572 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,131 |
| Room and Board | $7,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,642 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219046 IPEDS survey data for Black Hills State University.
Current students may use the Black Hills State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.