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Black Hills State University

Acceptance Rate 96.64 %
SAT Average 1,030
Tuition & Fees $12,100
($9,000)
Student Population 3,425
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,601

Academic Overview

Black Hills State University Campus, Spearfish, SD
Black Hills State University is a public, four-years institute located in Spearfish, South Dakota. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,000 for South Dakota residents and $12,100 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,425 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 96.64% and the graduation rate is 44% last year.
The salary after graduation from Black Hills State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, BHSU's tuition & fees is $9,000 for South Dakota residents and $12,100 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,916 for in-state students and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,000$12,100
Graduate$8,916$15,849
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at BHSU. The acceptance rate of BHSU is 96.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.52%. The average graduation rate is 44% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,601 and 63% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,425 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Black Hills State University is 96.64 %.
Acceptance Rate
96.64%
Graduation Rate for Black Hills State University is 44 %
Graduation Rate
44%
Retention Rate for Black Hills State University is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Black Hills State University is 3,425
Student Population
3,425
Student to Faculty Ratio for Black Hills State University is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,601 at Black Hills State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,601

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
Phone800-255-2478
WEBwww.bhsu.edu/
Admissionwww.bhsu.edu/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu
Financial Aidwww.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Pay-for-College/Financial-Aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://form.bhsu.edu/BH_TuitionCalc/TuitionCalculator.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.bhsu.edu/BHSU-Rapid-City/Current-Students/Veterans-Benefits
Athleticwww.bhsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Affairs/Institutional-Research/Right-to-know-Data
Disability Servicewww.bhsu.edu/Student-Life/Student-Services/Disability-Services

Offered Degrees

BHSU offers 89 major programs through online and on-site education where 10 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's80
Bachelor's542
Master's85
Less Than 1 Year Certificate143
Post-Bachelor's Certificate50

Special Learning Opportunities

Black Hills State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:826)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,848)

Veterans Benefits

Black Hills State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges