Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

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Tuition & Fees

$8,672

$11,742

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
615
25th
555
75th
588
25th
483
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,087
Declined 32
Total Received 1,119
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Public

5,330

undergraduate students

530

graduate students

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School Facts

Black Hills State is a public university. It was founded in 1883, became a four-year institution in 1924, and gained university status in 1989. Its 123-acre campus is located in Spearfish, 47 miles from Rapid City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,860
Established in 1883
Coeducational Coeducational

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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.

75th
615
25th
555
75th
588
25th
483
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

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

Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,087
Declined 32
Total Received 1,119

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
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

46%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,403

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,541
Room $3,306
Board $3,300
Additional fees $1,131
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $16,478
Average Financial Aid - $5,403
Total with Avg. Aid $11,075

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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
American Indian/Native American Studies. 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
Mass Communication/Media Studies. 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
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. 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
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

5,860

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

5,330
students

Female
62%
3,283

Male
38%
2,047

9%

530
students

Female
71%
377

Male
29%
153

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

39%

2,069
students

Female
64%
1,315

Male
36%
754

61%

3,261
students

Female
60%
1,968

Male
40%
1,293

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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
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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