Black Hills State University
- 4 Year
- SPEARFISH, SD
Black Hills State University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SPEARFISH, SD
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 626 reviews
Black Hills State University Academics
Black Hills State Academic Statistics
Academics
grade B minus
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
39%
National
49%Full-Time Retention Rate
65%
Part-Time Retention Rate
47%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$742
National
$1,524Non-traditional Learning
- Evening Degree ProgramsYes
- Teacher CertificationYes
- Study AbroadYes
About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
- Business92 Graduates
- Elementary Education56 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities42 Graduates
- Communications37 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management33 Graduates
- Community Organization and Advocacy31 Graduates
- Biology30 Graduates
- Sociology25 Graduates
- Psychology24 Graduates
- English16 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class. 24 responsesBlack Hills State Professors
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Female Professors
43%
Male Professors
57%
Average Professor Salary
$85,416
Poll
71%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 24 responsesGet Recruited
What Students Say About Professors
Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 49 responsesPoll
86%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 49 responsesPoll
78%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 49 responsesPoll
86%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 49 responsesSimilar Colleges
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