Paying for Black Hills State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,000 0.94%	$12,100 0.68%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,916	$15,849

The 2024 tuition & fees of Black Hills State University (BHSU) are $9,000 for South Dakota residents and $12,100 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at BHSU.

63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,601. It could cover 38.02% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,499 for South Dakota residents and $20,599 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

BHSU's 4-year tuition is $36,828 for South Dakota residents and $49,302 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $89,730 for South Dakota residents and $102,204 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Black Hills State University is $9,000 for South Dakota residents and $12,100 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.94% for South Dakota residents and increased by 0.68% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of BHSU is $9,085 for South Dakota residents and $12,183 for out-of-state students, a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

BHSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,916	$12,018	$12,028
2023-2024	$9,000	$12,100	$11,900
Change % 2023-2024	0.94%	0.68%	-1.06%
2024-2025	$9,085	$12,183	$11,773

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,916 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,849. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at BHSU is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $15,849 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

BHSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,916	$15,849	$12,028
2023-2024	$8,916	$15,849	$11,900
Change % 2023-2024	-	-	-1.06%
2024-2025	$8,916	$15,849	$11,773

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BHSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $256 for South Dakota residents and $359 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $470 for South Dakota residents and $622 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$254	$357
	2023-2024	$256	$359
	2024-2025	$258	$361
Graduate	2022-2023	$470	$622
	2023-2024	$470	$622
	2024-2025	$470	$622

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,900 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.06% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The BHSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,100 for state residents and $25,200 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,228 for state residents and $25,328 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At BHSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,000
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$12,100
Room & Board	$7,400	$7,528
Personal Expenses	$4,500	$4,500
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$22,100	$22,228
COA (Out-of-State)	$25,200	$25,328

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BHSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BHSU is $36,828 for South Dakota residents and $49,302 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Black Hills State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

BHSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,082	$9,165	$9,248	$9,333	$36,828
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$12,190	$12,280	$12,370	$12,462	$49,302
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,165	$9,248	$9,333	$9,418	$37,163
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$12,280	$12,370	$12,462	$12,554	$49,666
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,248	$9,333	$9,418	$9,503	$37,502
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$12,370	$12,462	$12,554	$12,647	$50,034
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,333	$9,418	$9,503	$9,590	$37,843
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,462	$12,554	$12,647	$12,741	$50,404
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,418	$9,503	$9,590	$9,677	$38,188
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,554	$12,647	$12,741	$12,835	$50,777

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $89,730 for South Dakota residents and $102,204 for out-of-state students.

BHSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,232	$22,365	$22,499	$22,634	$89,730
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,340	$25,480	$25,621	$25,763	$102,204
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,365	$22,499	$22,634	$22,770	$90,267
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,480	$25,621	$25,763	$25,906	$102,771
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,499	$22,634	$22,770	$22,907	$90,809
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,621	$25,763	$25,906	$26,050	$103,341
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,634	$22,770	$22,907	$23,044	$91,354
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,763	$25,906	$26,050	$26,195	$103,915
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,770	$22,907	$23,044	$23,183	$91,904
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,906	$26,050	$26,195	$26,341	$104,492

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $71,326 for South Dakota residents and $83,800 for out-of-state students.

BHSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,631	$17,764	$17,898	$18,033	$71,326
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,739	$20,879	$21,020	$21,162	$83,800
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,764	$17,898	$18,033	$18,169	$71,863
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,879	$21,020	$21,162	$21,305	$84,367
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,898	$18,033	$18,169	$18,306	$72,405
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,020	$21,162	$21,305	$21,449	$84,937
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,033	$18,169	$18,306	$18,443	$72,950
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,162	$21,305	$21,449	$21,594	$85,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,169	$18,306	$18,443	$18,582	$73,500
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,305	$21,449	$21,594	$21,740	$86,088

	In-State	Out-of-State
Black Hills State University	$9,000	$12,100
South Dakota State University	$9,299	$12,809
University of South Dakota	$9,432	$12,942
Northern State University	$8,845	$11,947
Dakota State University	$9,633	$12,735
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	$10,400	$14,800