Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University is a public, state school located in the small town setting of Spearfish, SD

Founded in 1883, the institution currently enrolls around 3,608 students a year, including 3,413 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About Black Hills State University

Acceptance rate: 84%

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

Black Hills State University Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Black Hills State University is 84 percent.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is Black Hills State University a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Around 40 percent of students who started at Black Hills State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Based on this information, how does Black Hills State University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Black Hills State University a good school for YOU?

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