Black Hills State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

94.4%

Acceptance Rate

1,935

Undergrads

$17,001

Net Price / Year

38.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University is a public 4-year institution located in Spearfish, SD. The school enrolls approximately 3,346 students. With an acceptance rate of 94.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,346

Men 1,247

Women 2,099

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 18.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 72%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

94.4%

Acceptance Rate

1,690

Applications

490

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

465

565

SAT Math

500

570

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	1,690	1,628	490	96.3%
2022	1,579	1,526	481	96.6%
2020	1,119	1,087	437	97.1%
2018	1,858	1,641	489	88.3%
2016	1,611	1,285	564	79.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$17,001

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

18.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

38.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	83	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	59	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	33	N/A	N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.	30	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	24	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	24	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	23	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	21	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	16	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	14	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	14	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	14	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	14	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	12	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	12	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	12	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	11	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	11	N/A	N/A
Outdoor Education.	11	N/A	N/A
History.	10	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	9	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	9	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	8	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Physical Sciences, Other.	5	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	5	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	4	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	3	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Genetics.	3	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	3	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	3	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	3	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	2	N/A	N/A
Physical Sciences.	2	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	2	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	2	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	2	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A
History.	2	N/A	N/A
Music.	1	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	1	N/A	N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.	1	N/A	N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.	1	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$6,195,391

Total Athletics Expenses

$6,195,391

Total Athletics Revenue

337

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	123	$1,680,851	$1,577,005	N/A
Basketball	Coed	33	$1,256,997	$1,311,059	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	187	$644,698	$669,396	N/A
Rodeo	Coed	32	$435,615	$472,113	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$401,423	$380,637	N/A
Soccer	Women	26	$250,657	$263,124	N/A
Softball	Women	15	$206,106	$207,574	N/A
Other Sports	Women	9	$169,423	$174,766	N/A
Golf	Women	9	$108,506	$98,602	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	15
Burglary	2
Fondling	2
Motor Vehicle Theft	1