Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,100
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,400
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,528
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$16,400
Net price (after aid)$17,001
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,475
$30k – $48k$13,564
$48k – $75k$17,864
$75k – $110k$19,145
$110k+$19,987
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,674
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
39%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$12.1k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.0k
below avg
Out-of-state
$12.1k
below avg
Net price
$17k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$46.7k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (22)
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyEnglish LiteratureMusic
Natural Sciences
Biology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
94%
SAT range
950 - 1150
ACT range
18 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Black Hills State University located?
- Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is a public university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Black Hills State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Black Hills State University is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,000 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,131 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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