Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
Black Hills State University is a public university located in Spearfish, SD, serving approximately 1,935 students. It has an acceptance rate of 94%.
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Tuition
$9,000
Acceptance
94.43%
Students
2,131
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
39%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
94.43%
SAT range
950 - 1150
ACT range
18 - 23
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,131
Undergrads
1,935
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
22
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
7
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.52
Property Rate / 1,000
2.07
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Spearfish
Violent Rate / 100k
178
Property Rate / 100k
1,093
Location
Institution does not report this
Spearfish, SD 57799