Acceptance Rate
96%
Avg. SAT
1135
75th percentile
Spearfish, SD
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Elementary Education and Teaching
35 grads
General Studies
33 grads
Secondary Education and Teaching
10 grads
English Language and Literature, General
9 grads
Reading Teacher Education
8 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
8 grads
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
7 grads
Communication and Media Studies, Other
3 grads
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,198 undergrad • 148 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
78%
Black / African American
2%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
16%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Spearfish, SD
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
72%
4 Years Graduation Rate
34%
6 Years Graduation Rate
45%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$46,674
72% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Black Hills State University and return in the fall. 34% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 45% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
34%
4-5 years
11%
6-8 years
3%
Non-grad
52%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$7,616
Acceptance
96%
Undergrads
3,198
4-Year Grad Rate
34%
Endowment
$20M
Spearfish, SD 57799-9500