Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
Overview
Black Hills State University is a public institution located in Spearfish, SD. It has a total enrollment of 3,346 students.
3,198
Undergrads148
Grad Students96.3%
Acceptance45.0%
Grad RateAcademics
17.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio72.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)45.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate34.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate3,198
Undergraduate Enrollment148
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
96.3%
Acceptance Rate3.30
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$20
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Financial Aid & Costs
$16,372
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition (In-State)
$7,616
Room & Board
$7,556
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,718
Financial Aid
76%
Receiving Aid38%
Pell Grant Recipients$6,070
Avg Grant (recipients)$6,728
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
836 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Public
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,198
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
45%
In-State Cost
$15,172
Out-of-State Cost
$18,274
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Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
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