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Black Hills State University
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Spearfish, SD
  • 594 reviews
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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
    35%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    69%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    47%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $850
    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
      81 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
    • Manufacturing Engineering 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
      0%
    • Asian American
      4%
    • Hispanic
      2%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      2%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      88%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    89%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.46 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.46 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.46 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.46 responses
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