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Black Hills State University

Tuition
12,018
Students
5,715
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,715

Graduation Rate

43%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.33%

Apply

1,690

Accepted

1,628

Attend

490

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

SAT Range

965 - 1135

ACT Range

18 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,916

Out-of-State

$12,018

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,604

State/Local Grants

$1,380

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,114

Graduate

In-State

$8,916

Out-of-State

$15,849

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,201

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,160

Books & Supplies

$1,092

Personal Expenses

$3,674

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

71

Average Assistance

$6,021

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

82

Average Assistance

$2,125

Academics

Graduation Rate43%

Student Faculty Ratio33:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • General Studies
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,715

Undergraduate

4,928

Graduate

787

Full-Time

48%

Part-Time

52%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

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

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Rodeo
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.