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Black Hills State University

Public, 4-year

1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500

(800) 255-2478

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Quick Facts

1,935

Total Enrollment

94%

Acceptance Rate

39%

Graduation Rate

$38,927

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,000

In-State Tuition

$17,001

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1050

Avg SAT Score

About Black Hills State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 1200 University St
City Spearfish, SD
ZIP Code 57799-9500
County Lawrence County

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Laurie Nichols (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 23%
Education 13%
Biology 10%
Social Sciences 6%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Liberal Arts 6%
English 5%
Psychology 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,935

Student Demographics

Female 66%
Male 34%

Race/Ethnicity

White 80.0%
Black 1.7%
Hispanic 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 1.6%
Non-Resident Alien 1.5%
Unknown 6.0%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 10.9%
Part-Time Students 19.8%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
ACT Composite 18 20 23

Tuition & Financial Aid

$9,000

In-State Tuition

$12,100

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,343

Total Cost of Attendance

$17,001

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 18%
Students with Federal Loans 30%
Students Receiving Any Aid 18%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $26,000
Median Total Debt $15,000
90th Percentile Debt $38,530
3-Year Repayment Rate 62%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $12,475
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,564
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,864
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,145
$110,001+ $19,987

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$38,927

6 Years After

$42,393

8 Years After

$46,674

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $22,990  |  75th percentile: $53,008

Earnings by Family Income Background

$32,642

Low Income

$38,417

Middle Income

$44,911

High Income

Student Outcomes

72%

Full-Time Retention

63%

Part-Time Retention

39%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$8,111

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$6,153

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (800) 255-2478

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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