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Black Hills State University
  • 4 Year
  • SPEARFISH, SD
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Black Hills State University
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  • 4 Year
  • SPEARFISH, SD
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    Students at Black Hills State University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 40 responses
    • Easy going
      65%
    • Easy going and involved
      13%
    • Clique-y
      8%
    • Alternative
      5%
    • Stoners and loners.
      5%
    • Hard-core studier
      3%
    • Outgoing
      3%
    Female Undergrads
    64%
    Male Undergrads
    36%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      69%
    • Out-of-State
      30%
    • International
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      36%
    • 20-21
      34%
    • 22-24
      17%
    • Over 25
      13%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      21%
    • $30k-$48k
      15%
    • $49k-$75k
      23%
    • $76k-$110k
      22%
    • $110k+
      19%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    23%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 35 responses
    Poll
    29%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 35 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian
      1%
    • Hispanic
      5%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      4%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      81%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Republican
      44%
    • Democratic
      11%
    • Independent
      15%
    • Other party not mentioned
      4%
    • I don't care about politics
      26%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 36 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      3%
    • Liberal
      8%
    • Moderate
      25%
    • Conservative
      8%
    • Libertarian
      6%
    • Not sure
      50%
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