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Black Hills State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
39%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
63%
Part-Time Retention Rate
65%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$945
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
Data Not Available
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    76 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    71 Graduates
  • Biology
    48 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    44 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    38 Graduates
  • Communications
    36 Graduates
  • Psychology
    35 Graduates
  • Industrial Production Technician
    19 Graduates
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
    18 Graduates
  • History
    11 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.24 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Female Professors
42%
Male Professors
58%
Average Professor Salary
$85,416
Poll
71%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.24 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    1%
  • Asian American
    4%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    3%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    89%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.40 responses
Poll
83%
of students say professors care about their students' success.40 responses
Poll
78%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.40 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.40 responses
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