Known for business — excellent value
Black Hills State University is a public institution in Spearfish with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,674 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,001.
Established
1883
Motto
Where Anything is Possible
Mascot
Sting the Yellow Jacket
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA and participates
94%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
1,935Students
17:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$46,674Earnings 10yr
$17,001Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate94.4%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1823
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,000
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,100
Room & Board$7,400
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$21,343
Average Net Price$17,001
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,475
$30–48K$13,564
$48–75K$17,864
$75–110K$19,145
$110K+$19,987
Programs (70)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,935
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 2%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.6%
Freshman Retention72.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,927
8 Years$42,393
10 Years$46,674
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,200
Men
$49,200
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Yellow Jackets
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia