Black Hills State University

#1834 in Best Colleges in America

SPEARFISH, SD · 4 Year ·

3.5

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1200 UNIVERSITY ST SPEARFISH, SD 57799

Liberal Arts College
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

1834

in Best Colleges in America

Best College Food in America 394 of 1,361
Best College Campuses in America 446 of 1,387
Best College Locations in America 470 of 1,527

Academics

C+

Overall Grade

C+

Academics

B minus

Value

B minus

Diversity

Campus

Athletics

B minus

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

B+

Location

Dorms

B+

Campus Food

B minus

Student Life

B+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

105 Graduates

#2Elementary Education

53 Graduates

#3Biology

41 Graduates

#4Sport and Fitness Management

33 Graduates

#5Psychology

30 Graduates

#6Liberal Arts and Humanities

29 Graduates

#7Communications

21 Graduates

#8History

21 Graduates

#9Sociology

21 Graduates

#10Community Organization and Advocacy

20 Graduates

Admissions

97%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

970-1150

ACT Range

18-23

Application Fee

$20

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$15,895

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$4,736

Students Receiving Financial Aid

94%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$35,900

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

42%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

1,697

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

1,697 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,649

Undergrads Over 25

17%

Pell Grant

34%

Varsity Athletes

18%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (with football)