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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SDPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Black Hills State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Spearfish, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading465 - 565
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,150
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,349
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,626
Earnings 5yr: $54,682
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,025
Earnings 5yr: $49,671
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,622
Earnings 5yr: $45,938
Debt: $24,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,793
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,883
Earnings 5yr: $51,966
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,881
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,562
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,833
Earnings 5yr: $41,764
Debt: $37,329
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,332
Earnings 5yr: $49,089
Debt: $26,812
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $45,937
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,537
Earnings 5yr: $43,841
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,958
Earnings 5yr: $48,096
Debt: $26,312
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,781
Earnings 5yr: $32,818
Debt: $31,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,417
Earnings 5yr: $36,298
Debt: $27,187
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,967
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,613
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,193
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,733
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,911
In-State Tuition$8,764
Out-of-State Tuition$11,866
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,927
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,674
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
34%
Men66%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$60,510
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