Black Hills State University
Public, 4-year
1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
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.
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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)
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