Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is a public 4-year institution in Spearfish, SD. It enrolls about 3,475 students and admits roughly 94% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Spearfish, SD 57799 |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Enrollment | 3,475 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,617 / 1,527 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,916 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,018 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 39% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 72% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,474 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–23 |
| Website | www.bhsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8002552478 |
Admissions
About 1,617 students applied and 1,527 were admitted. Of those admitted, 489 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,916 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $12,018. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,474 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,475 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,564 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,864 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,145 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,987 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 508 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 39% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Black Hills State University is in Spearfish, SD, Lawrence County. Its coordinates are 44.4949, -103.8710.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Black Hills State University?
About 94% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,617 applicants.
How much does Black Hills State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,916 for in-state students and $12,018 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Black Hills State University?
About 3,475 students are enrolled.