2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Black Hills State University is $9,000 for in-state students and $12,100 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,916 for in-state students and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,085 for South Dakota residents and $12,183 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $15,849 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,000$12,100
Graduate$8,916$15,849
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,085$12,183
Graduate$8,916$15,849
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Black Hills State University is 96.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.52%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,030.
The average graduation rate is 44%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,425 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Special Education and Teaching program shows the highest salary with $38,600 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 BHSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »96.64% Acceptance Rate / 31.52% Yield
Test Scores »1,030 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »44%
Retention Rate71%(full-time), 38% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »3,425 (3,261 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$4,601
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$40,500
Average Salary by Field of Study$25,500 - $38,600

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Black Hills State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at BHSU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
BHSU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at BHSU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of BHSU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 826. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,848.
BHSU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity826

Black Hills State University Directory Information

Address1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
Phone800-255-2478
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Black Hills State University Campus, Spearfish, SD
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