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Black Hills State University
Spearfish,
SD
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate97%
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About Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is a public, state university in the town of Spearfish, South Dakota. Black Hills State University was founded in 1883. The college currently enrolls around 3,425 students per year, including 3,261 undergraduates.
Black Hills State University Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Black Hills State University is 97%. In 2022, 1,382 students applied to Black Hills State University and 1,344 were admitted.
| Black Hills State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 97% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 6% |
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Black Hills State University Campus Tours
Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota,.
If you would like to see Black Hills State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 (I-90 east- and west-bound) to Spearfish, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Rapid City Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Black Hills State University and Spearfish are like without leaving home.
College Info
Black Hills State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Black Hills State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1080 - 790
Math SAT Range
490 - 610
Reading SAT Range
500 - 530
Black Hills State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$17,213
In State$20,315
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,763
$11,865
Fees
$1,148
$1,148
Housing
$7,302
$7,302
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Black Hills State University is like? There are approximately 3,425 students enrolled at Black Hills State University, including 3,261 undergraduate students and 164 graduate students. 49% percent of students attend school full-time.
49%
Full Time51%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,425
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
97%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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