Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD • public • Division II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Distant)

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,928 • Total: 5,715

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Spearfish, SD
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Website

www.bhsu.edu/

Region

Plains

Carnegie Classification

M3: Master's Colleges & Universities – Smaller Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,967 (39.9%) • Female: 2,961 (60.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

1,527 admitted from 1,617 applicants

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-23

Application deadline information not available

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

72.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$19,672

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$22,774

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,616
Out-of-state: $10,718

Room & Board

$7,556

Books & Supplies

$4,500

Students Receiving Pell Grants

20%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (4)

Basketball Football Rodeo Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Other Sports Rodeo Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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