Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a four-year, public school located in Spearfish, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The BHSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $12,018 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,601.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,425 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
BHSU's acceptance rate is 94.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.02%.
BHSU ranked 4th in South Dakota Colleges rankings. Black Hills State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Black Hills State University is $8,916 for in-state students and $12,018 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,916 for in-state students and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $12,018 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,916 | $12,018 |
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| Graduate | $8,916 | $15,849 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,916 | $12,018 |
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| Graduate | $8,916 | $15,849 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Black Hills State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at BHSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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