Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

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Tuition & Fees

$13,500

$16,600

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
22
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,527
Declined 90
Total Received 1,617
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Enrollment

3,279

undergraduate students

196

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its beautiful campus, its strong programs in education and business, and its commitment to student success. It is located on a 123-acre campus in Spearfish, South Dakota—47 miles from Rapid City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,475
Established in 1883
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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124-acre campus in Spearfish (population: 11,609), 50 miles from Rapid City; branch campus at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City. Air and bus serve Rapid City.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Black Hills State University
1200 University Street
Spearfish, SD
57799-9500

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
22
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,527
Declined 90
Total Received 1,617

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading

Career placement services

Not Reported

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,041

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,000
Housing $3,926
Food $3,630
Additional fees $4,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $22,256
Average Financial Aid - $6,041
Total with Avg. Aid $16,215
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 605 642-6145
F: 605 642-6254

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes
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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes yes
Graphic Design yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Molecular Genetics yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Outdoor Education yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech Teacher Education yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teacher Assistant/Aide yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes
Tourism and Travel Services Management yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Dual degrees
  • Pass/fail grading option

3,475

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

94%

3,279
students

Female
63%
2,067

Male
37%
1,212

6%

196
students

Female
76%
149

Male
24%
47

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

48%

1,579
students

Female
66%
1,036

Male
34%
543

52%

1,700
students

Female
61%
1,031

Male
39%
669

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
79%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

159

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: February 8

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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