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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD • public • II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
94.4%
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Grad Rate
39%
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Cost
$19,672 / $22,774

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
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Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
38.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
22.8%
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
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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Common questions about Black Hills State University

What is Black Hills State University's acceptance rate?
Black Hills State University accepts 94% of applicants, from 1,617 applications.
How much does Black Hills State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,616 in-state and $10,718 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Black Hills State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 23 on the ACT.
What is Black Hills State University's graduation rate?
39% of students graduate within six years.