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Black Hills State University

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  • 1200 University St
    Spearfish , SD 57799-9500
    (605) 642-6011
    www.bhsu.edu
    Setting
    Town, remote from an urban area
    Enrollment
    6,848
    Full time
    4,825
    Part time
    2,023
    Men full time
    1,733
    Women full time
    3,092
    Mission Statement

    -

    Black Hills State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Black Hills State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    4%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    1%
    Hispanic
    2%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    86%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    6%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Black Hills State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $20
    Applied
    1,228
    Admitted
    1,118
    Enrolled
    611
    Admitted %
    91%

    Black Hills State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Neither required nor recommended
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Black Hills State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    -
    Students submitting ACT
    92%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24
  • Black Hills State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,803
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $7,123
    Books and Supplies
    $800
    On-campus room and board
    $4,381
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Black Hills State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    87%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    33% , $3,346 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    33% , $1,392 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    68% , $4,279 on average
  • Black Hills State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    American Indian/Native American Studies 0 4 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 13 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 4 0
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 0 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 75 4
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0 0 0
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0 0 0
    Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0 1 0
    Tourism and Travel Services Management 0 1 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 0 27 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 0 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Business Teacher Education 0 2 0
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 31
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 56 0
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0 1 0
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0 1 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 4 0
    Teacher Assistant/Aide 6 0 0
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 2 0 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 0 11 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 9 0
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0 10 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 5 0
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 18 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    General Studies 24 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 2 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 0 10 0
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 0 4 0
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 21 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 2 0
    Physical Sciences, Other 0 0 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 0 24 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Community Organization and Advocacy 0 42 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Political Science and Government, General 0 4 0
    Social Sciences, General 0 6 0
    Sociology 0 12 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 9 0
    Commercial and Advertising Art 0 6 0
    Music, General 0 9 0
  • Black Hills State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    -
    Regular application deadline
    Jul 15th
    Fall application deadline
    Jul 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jul 15th
    SAT Subject score report due
    Jul 15th
    Financial aid deadline
    Feb 15th
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Jul 15th
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Black Hills State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    -
    Enable Regional Events
    -

    Black Hills State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    -
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Black Hills State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of Black Hills State University

4.8
based on 2 reviews
  • Edsel from Rapid City, SD

    I dont know yet not unitl i meet them and learns of their real reality in Col. and that would be good experience to hear their stories. Since i am forty year which is not too late for me to go to. So It is my Time to get Real reality and get degree. more read full review

    I dont know yet not unitl i meet them and learns of their real reality in College and that would be good experience to hear their stories. Since i am forty year which is not too late for me to go to. So It is my Time to get Real reality and get degree. read full review

  • Brittney from Rapid City, SD

    even though the dorms are small. the classrooms and the campus are bigger. it is very nice here read full review