Black Hills State University: Review & Facts

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Black Hills State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,425 students enrolled. This school was established in 1883 and is the only school located in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

Black Hills State University will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

65

Black Hills State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Biology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Black Hills State University is fair at 71% (close to South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

71%

Fair

The graduation rate at Black Hills State University is low - 42%. Approximately 44% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Black Hills State University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, about $10,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Black Hills State University beyond tuition are about $1,300; this totals $12,100 a year.

Read the details about Black Hills State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

97%

Easy

According to recent data, 1,579 applications were submitted and 1,526 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Black Hills State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,700

Medium

Black Hills State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Black Hills State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

Black Hills State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,700 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Black Hills State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Black Hills State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Black Hills State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Black Hills State University
1200 University St
Spearfish, South Dakota
57799-9500, USA