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Black Hills State University

Also known as: BHSU

📍 Spearfish, South Dakota🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,928 Undergrads🔗 www.bhsu.edu

Overview

Black Hills State University is an small public research university in Spearfish, South Dakota. It enrolls about 1,928 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 96%. Graduates earn a median of $46,674 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

96%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,087

465–565

Net Price

$15,911

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

43%

Retention

72%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$46,674

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

96.3%

SAT Average

1,087

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200465 – 565 (mid 50%)800

Math

200500 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,764

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$11,866

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,277

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,911

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,863
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,379
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,588
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,072
$110,001 +	$18,604

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.6%

Academics & Programs

Black Hills State University offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

23.5%

Education

13.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

8.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.1%

Psychology

7.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.9%

Social Sciences

6.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

43%

On-Time (4yr)

29%

Retention (FT)

72%

% Earning >$25K

69%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,927

8 years

$42,393

10 years

$46,674

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

75.0%

White

42.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

67.2%

Black or African American

1.5%

Asian

0.6%

Hispanic / Latino

5.2%

Two or more races

1.8%

International

1.5%

Gender

Women

66.5%

Men

33.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Hills State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 96%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1087.

How much does Black Hills State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,764, and out-of-state is $11,866. Average net price after financial aid is $15,911.

What is Black Hills State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Black Hills State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 43%, and 72% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.