Paying for Black Hills State University
The 2022 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 and fees is lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($17,362 - public Master's College and University (smaller programs)) based on out-of-state tuition rate.
46% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $5,403. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,697 for South Dakota residents and $19,797 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
For the students who are admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $36,672 for South Dakota residents and $49,210 for out-of-state students. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $90,648 for South Dakota residents and $103,186 for out-of-state students for four(4) years.
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2021-2022, 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 3.78% for South Dakota residents and increased by 3.05% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($8,594) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($17,362 - public Master's College and University (smaller programs)).
The 2023 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for BHSU is $9,340 for South Dakota residents and $12,469 for out-of-state students. It is an estimated costs based on the last two years' tuition change rate and It may differ from the actual costs.
It has been risen by 3.78% for South Dakota residents and increased by 3.05% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,900. The Living costs increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $8,672 | $11,742 | $11,700 |
| 2021-2022 | $9,000 | $12,100 | $11,900 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | 3.78% | 3.05% | 1.71% |
| 2022-2023 | $9,340 | $12,469 | $12,103 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $8,916 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,849 for the academic year 2021-2022. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($9,888) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($17,341 - public Master's College and University (smaller programs)).
The 2023 estimated tuition & fees at BHSU is $9,482 for South Dakota residents and $29,961 for out-of-state students. It is an estimated costs based on the last two years' tuition change rate and It may differ from the actual costs.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $8,384 | $8,384 | $11,700 |
| 2021-2022 | $8,916 | $15,849 | $11,900 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | 6.35% | 89.04% | 1.71% |
| 2022-2023 | $9,482 | $29,961 | $12,103 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 tuition per credit hour is $345 for South Dakota residents and $446 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $445 for South Dakota residents and $830 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $289 | $391 |
| 2021-2022 | $345 | $446 | |
| 2022-2023 | $412 | $509 | |
| Graduate | 2020-2021 | $466 | $466 |
| 2021-2022 | $445 | $830 | |
| 2022-2023 | $425 | $1,478 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $31,300 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $40,500 for Black Hills State University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $31,300 | $35,900 | $28,100 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $32,700 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $35,900 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $36,000 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $40,500 | $49,200 | $34,200 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Black Hills State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| 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 | $12,110 | $16,530 |
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BHSU?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BHSU is $36,672 for South Dakota residents and $49,210 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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $9,067 | $9,134 | $9,202 | $9,270 | $36,672 |
| Out-of-State | $12,181 | $12,262 | $12,343 | $12,425 | $49,210 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $9,134 | $9,202 | $9,270 | $9,339 | $36,944 |
| Out-of-State | $12,262 | $12,343 | $12,425 | $12,508 | $49,538 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $9,202 | $9,270 | $9,339 | $9,408 | $37,218 |
| Out-of-State | $12,343 | $12,425 | $12,508 | $12,591 | $49,867 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $9,270 | $9,339 | $9,408 | $9,478 | $37,494 |
| Out-of-State | $12,425 | $12,508 | $12,591 | $12,675 | $50,199 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $9,339 | $9,408 | $9,478 | $9,548 | $37,773 |
| Out-of-State | $12,508 | $12,591 | $12,675 | $12,759 | $50,533 |
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 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $90,648 for South Dakota residents and $103,186 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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Black Hills State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $22,322 | $22,547 | $22,774 | $23,004 | $90,648 |
| Out-of-State | $25,436 | $25,675 | $25,916 | $26,160 | $103,186 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $22,547 | $22,774 | $23,004 | $23,237 | $91,562 |
| Out-of-State | $25,675 | $25,916 | $26,160 | $26,406 | $104,156 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $22,774 | $23,004 | $23,237 | $23,472 | $92,487 |
| Out-of-State | $25,916 | $26,160 | $26,406 | $26,655 | $105,136 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $23,004 | $23,237 | $23,472 | $23,710 | $93,423 |
| Out-of-State | $26,160 | $26,406 | $26,655 | $26,907 | $106,128 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $23,237 | $23,472 | $23,710 | $23,950 | $94,369 |
| Out-of-State | $26,406 | $26,655 | $26,907 | $27,162 | $107,130 |
Last year, 46% 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 $69,036 for South Dakota residents and $81,574 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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Black Hills State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $16,919 | $17,144 | $17,371 | $17,601 | $69,036 |
| Out-of-State | $20,033 | $20,272 | $20,513 | $20,757 | $81,574 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $17,144 | $17,371 | $17,601 | $17,834 | $69,950 |
| Out-of-State | $20,272 | $20,513 | $20,757 | $21,003 | $82,544 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $17,371 | $17,601 | $17,834 | $18,069 | $70,875 |
| Out-of-State | $20,513 | $20,757 | $21,003 | $21,252 | $83,524 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $17,601 | $17,834 | $18,069 | $18,307 | $71,811 |
| Out-of-State | $20,757 | $21,003 | $21,252 | $21,504 | $84,516 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $17,834 | $18,069 | $18,307 | $18,547 | $72,757 |
| Out-of-State | $21,003 | $21,252 | $21,504 | $21,759 | $85,518 |
Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Black Hills State University.
Black Hills State University 2022 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $9,000 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $12,100 | $1,200 | $11,900 |
| Graduate | $8,916 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $15,849 | $1,200 | $11,900 |
