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1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
p. 605-642-6011
w. www.bhsu.edu

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4600

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Black Hills State University?
2232nd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,934 $2,934 $2,934
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $3,707 $3,707 $3,707
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $207 $207 $207
FT Graduate Tuition $3,336 $3,336 $3,336
FT Graduate Required Fees $2,780 $2,780 $2,780
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $255 $255 $255
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,764 $15,764 $15,764
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,441 $7,441 $7,441
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,441 $7,441 $7,441

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $5,803 $6,269 $5,803 $6,269 $5,803 $6,269
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $800(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,381(N/C)
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,800(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application Fee$35
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,578 (642 male / 936 female)
Admitted 1,104 (452 male / 652 female)
Admission rate 70%
First-time Enrollment 600 (252 male / 348 female)
FT Enrollment 551 (237 male / 314 female)
PT Enrollment 49 (15 male / 34 female)
Total Enrollment4,076

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Black Hills State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Black Hills State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
NAIA Basketball Conference Dakota Athletic Conference
NAIA Track & Field Conference Dakota Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

950th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 23

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity788
Meals per Week13
Room Fee$2,701
Board Fee$2,823

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 10 6 10 6 16 946 44 1,038
Accounting 6 6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
American Indian/Native American Studies 2 2 2 6
Art/Art Studies, General 14 2 16
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 50 52
Business Administration and Management, General 2 2 4 2 180 2 192
Business Teacher Education 2 2
Chemistry, General 10 10
Commercial and Advertising Art 2 12 14
Community Organization and Advocacy 2 2 4 38 2 48
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Curriculum and Instruction 2 98 2 102
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 2 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 110 4 116
English Language and Literature, General 22 4 26
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Studies 2 30 2 34
Health and Physical Education, General 10 10
History, General 34 2 36
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Industrial Technology/Technician 20 20
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2 2 4
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 6 2 8
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 4 48 4 58
Mathematics, General 2 4 6
Molecular Genetics 6 6
Music, General 10 2 12
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 12 12
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other 4 4
Political Science and Government, General 16 4 20
Psychology, General 2 2 52 2 58
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching 14 2 16
Social Sciences, General 10 10
Sociology 2 16 18
Spanish Language and Literature 6 6
Special Education and Teaching, General 6 6
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 16 16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 58 62
Teacher Assistant/Aide 2 12 14
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 10 10
Tourism and Travel Services Management

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Black Hills State University 1869th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $55,611 ($57,690 male / $53,123 female)
Number of FT Faculty 134 (73 male / 61 female)
Number of PT Faculty 8
FT Faculty Ratio 17 : 1
Total Benefits $1,750,932

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