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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $19,252
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $49,283
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Black Hills State University is a public college in Spearfish, SD with 1,928 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1087 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,252 per year ($16,385 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,283 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,617
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,527
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing465–565
200800
SAT Math500–570
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Black Hills State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,744
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,014
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,206
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,385
- $30–48k$15,530
- $48–75k$17,710
- $75–110k$21,151
- $110k+$23,029
Get a personal estimate with Black Hills State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $49,283
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,822
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,928
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White67%
- Hispanic5%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
Black Hills State University FAQ
What is Black Hills State University's acceptance rate?+
Black Hills State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Black Hills State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 465–565 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1087.
What ACT score do you need for Black Hills State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Black Hills State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Black Hills State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,617 students applied to Black Hills State University and 1,527 were admitted; 489 enrolled.
Does Black Hills State University consider legacy status?+
No. Black Hills State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Black Hills State University require an essay?+
Black Hills State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Black Hills State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,744 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,252.
What is Black Hills State University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219046 · How we use this data
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