Campus Vibe
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.
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Black Hills State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,001
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (70)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Varsity Sports — Yellow Jackets
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SD state average