School Summary

Black Hills State University


General Information:

Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is seated on 123 acres located in Lawrence county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1200 University Street

Spearfish, SD
57799-9502
For more information call: 605 642-6131. This school has a website at https://www.bhsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu


Application Fee: $20
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: minimum 2.0 high school GPA in core curriculum
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $10,718.00 $11,865.00
Room and Board $7,556.00 $7,556.00
Fees $1,147.50 $1,147.50
Total $19,421.50 $20,568.50

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.bhsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Basketball, Football, Track and field, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Indoor track, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Tennis, Track and field, Weight lifting, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Triathlon, Indoor track, Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)


Basketball, Football, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,212
Female 2,067
Total 3,279


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,259
Female 2,215
Total 3,475

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 2%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 4%
White 80%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 61%
Out Of State 39%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Swarm Days, Geek Speak

Student Activities Committee, Student Government


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 52.1801                                           Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 11.0201                                           Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 05.0202                                           American Indian/Native American Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 44.0201                                           Community Organization and Advocacy
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 51.0702                                           Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • 13.1501                                           Teacher Assistant/Aide
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 15.1301                                           Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0903                                           Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1331                                           Speech Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 31.0601                                           Outdoor Education
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0999                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • 40.9999                                           Physical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.