Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1883Distant townSEVP certified

About

Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a public university in Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. Close to 4,000 students attend classes at its 123-acre (50 ha) campus in Spearfish, with a satellite campus in Rapid City which is shared with South Dakota State University, and through distance offerings. BHSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$12,206
Estimated total for international students: US$28,936
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,014
Total cost for in-state students: US$25,744

Net price calculatorform.bhsu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,928
Graduate students: 148
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 96%
SAT: Reading and writing 465–565 · Maths 500–570
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 42%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$49,283

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (72)

Bachelor's degrees36 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyDesign and Applied ArtsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionGeneticsHuman Resources Management and ServicesSpecial Education and TeachingSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees7 subjects

Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTeaching Assistants/Aides

Undergraduate certificates17 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunication and Media StudiesDesign and Applied ArtsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesMusicOutdoor EducationPolitical Science and GovernmentRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociology

Graduate certificates4 subjects

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansHuman Resources Management and ServicesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.