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.

75th
495
25th
485
75th
590
25th
485
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,526
Declined 53
Total Received 1,579
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Public

3,261

undergraduate students

164

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 3,425
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.

75th
495
25th
485
75th
590
25th
485
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

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,526
Declined 53
Total Received 1,579

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$4,601

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 - $4,601
Total with Avg. Aid $17,655

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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

3,425

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

3,261
students

Female
63%
2,068

Male
37%
1,193

5%

164
students

Female
64%
105

Male
36%
59

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

49%

1,602
students

Female
66%
1,054

Male
34%
548

51%

1,659
students

Female
61%
1,014

Male
39%
645

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
85%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

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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