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Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University is a small, public institution located in Spearfish, sd. Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University offers undergraduate degrees in 73 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
3,198 undergraduates
$8,916 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Black Hills State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 96.3%
SAT score average 1087
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Black Hills State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,916
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,500
Cost of attendance* $22,016
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $22,016 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $12,018
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,500
Cost of attendance* $25,118
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $25,118 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Black Hills State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,198, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

3,346

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
3%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Black Hills State University, students love their Student Activities Committee. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799
6056426131
www.bhsu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student activities committee

Student government

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Black Hills State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Black Hills State University?

Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at Black Hills State University? 

The acceptance rate for Black Hills State University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Black Hills State University?

The average high school GPA for Black Hills State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Black Hills State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Black Hills State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $88,064.

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