Spearfish, South Dakota
Black Hills State University
Public school in South Dakota with 3,300 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Black Hills State University is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
97%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
97%
Women
97%
Men
97%
Total number of applicants
1,382
Women: 67%
Men: 33%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
34%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$16,400
Out-of-state
$19,500
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$12,147
$30,001–48,000
$13,989
$48,001–75,000
$17,062
$75,001–110,000
$18,323
Over $110,000
$19,133
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 6%
ACT: 79%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
452
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
64%
Enrolled men:
36%
6-year graduation rate
39%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
62%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 2%
Hispanic: 5%
Native American: 4%
Other: 6%
White: 82%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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Location
1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Plains
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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