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Black Hills State University

1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799

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Black Hills State University will be recognized as an innovative, high-quality university in the Black Hills region, the state, the nation, and the world.

Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a four-year, public liberal arts institution. We take great pride in providing students, faculty and alumni with a world-class university experience. It’s a feeling you’ll notice as soon as you set foot on campus – and one you’re sure to carry with you to all the accomplishments and achievements waiting for you after graduation.

We offer more than 80 majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees, 4 associate degree programs, 22 pre-professional programs and 3 master’s degrees.

Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a multipurpose university providing programs in business, Black Hills State University Logo education, liberal arts and technology with special emphasis on the preparation of elementary, middle level, and secondary teachers; human services; wellness; tourism and hospitality management. The Black Hills State learning environment focuses on individual attention and personal involvement with each student.

For the third consecutive year, BHSU was named to the national President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation, by the Corporation for National and Community Service, recognizes BHSU for its exemplary community service efforts. Throughout the year, students participate in variety of community service projects. BHSU contributes over 9,000 hours per year to community service in the area.

It’s the day-to-day life at BHSU that makes your collegiate experience more meaningful. Faculty and staff strive to provide services that our students need. At BHSU, we know that college life is a combination of academic, social and recreational activities. You’ll soon find that you belong at BHSU. With the assistance of the staff members of dining services, residence life, student health services and others, you’ll feel right at home.

Black Hills State University is located in beautiful Spearfish, SD, the hub of the Northern Black Hills with a population of more than 10,000. Located on I-90, 10 minutes from the Wyoming border, Spearfish is only 46 miles from Rapid City, 65 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and is an hour drive from Devils Tower and the Badlands of South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon, one of the oldest and most scenic canyons in the west, is a local favorite for hiking, biking and sightseeing.

As the second largest city in Western South Dakota, Spearfish offers a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, specialty stores, historic landmarks, movie theatres and other entertainment outlets. Students can enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills while skiing, mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing and hiking.

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Black Hills State University

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Black Hills State University, South Dakota's third largest comprehensive public university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus is located in Spearfish, South Dakota. Over 4,000 students attend classes at the Spearfish campus, at sites in Rapid City and through distance offerings. BHSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

History

Black Hills State University was established by the Dakota Territorial Legislature in 1883 as Dakota Territory Spearfish Normal School. By 1924 the school was authorized to adopt a four-year curriculum leading to a B.S. in education degree. Known informally as a teacher’s college during the 20s and 30s, the name was officially changed to Black Hills Teachers College in 1941. On July 1, 1964, in recognition of the broadening educational opportunities offered by the college, the Legislature officially changed the name to Black Hills State College. The college's role in the state's higher education system has continued to grow and evolve over recent decades. Recognizing the need to be competitive in today's educational market place and at the same time enhance the state's economic development potential, the state Legislature changed the college's name to Black Hills State University, effective July 1, 1989.

Academics

Black Hills State University is organized into three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. The University offers a number of degrees to students including over 80 majors, 3 master degree programs, 4 associate degree programs, and 23 pre-professional programs.

The bachelor degree programs include: American Indian Studies, Applied Technical Science, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Physical Science, Exercise Science, History, Human Services, Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology Education, Instrumental Music, K-12 Special Education, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Mathematics and Science Education, Music, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Physical Science, Political Science, Professional Accountancy, Psychology, Science Education, Social Science, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Communication, Theatre, and Vocal Music. The University also offers students numerous education degrees in many fields.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,734
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
93%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,123
Students Receiving Aid:
77%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Black Hills State University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Black Hills State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
Other 12%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
South Dakota 74%
Wyoming 11%
Montana 3%
Colorado 2%
Nebraska 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Track (Dakota Athletic Conference)

Black Hills State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,803 $ 7,123  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,643 $ 3,963  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,160 $ 3,160  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,090 26%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,879 28%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 937 28%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,139 54%  
Any Aid:
   77%  

Black Hills State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 91% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

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