Black Hills State University
- 4 Year
- SPEARFISH, SD
Black Hills State University
- 4 Year
- SPEARFISH, SD
- Rating 3.52 out of 5 631 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Black Hills State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
BHSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97%
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
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$15,895 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,736 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 40 responses81%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 54 responses78%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business105 Graduates
- Elementary Education53 Graduates
- Biology41 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management33 Graduates
- Psychology30 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities29 Graduates
- Communications21 Graduates
- History21 Graduates
- Sociology21 Graduates
- Community Organization and Advocacy20 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
5
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
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
No data available
Poll
50%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 58 responsesPoll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 63 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 28 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Black Hills State University Reviews
Rating 3.52 out of 5 631 reviews
I never thought I would end up at a smaller University, however I am very glad I did! First off, the campus is absolutely beautiful and has many amazing nature activities right off campus. The education program is what drew me to the school and it is amazing. There are many professors that are so extremely dedicated to that program and the expeirences within the program are what make it unique.
I like Black Hills because it is a local place and a good college. It has many sport to participate in. Black Hills is proud of its mascot and is a high ranked college in South Dakota. Prices are always high, however Black Hills has a good price range for every student. There is a lot of opportunity for everyone. Lots of crafts and plays and sports to participate in. Like every college, there is a lot of homework. There are many good professors and coaches. The library is a nice place to study and there are many quite and comfortable places to be on the campus. Its a local area in which college students can go downtown or to the park. It has many good hiking, biking and areas to be outside. Black Hills State University is a great place to go to school!
Black Hills State University has a wonderful campus that is known for being very sustainable. The professors are kind, very helpful, and they always want what is best for you. They have a beautiful new library and archives. The cafeteria is always serving good food, and they also have allergy safe foods as well, not to mention a soft serve machine. They have a great Life Sciences department and the all popular School of Education.