Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota
Enrollment
3,778
Student : Faculty
17:1
In-State
$10,032
Out-of-State
$13,452
Avg Net Price
$15,911
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College Scorecard
Academics & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
43%
Freshman Retention
72%
SAT Average
1,087
ACT Midpoint
21
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,778
Financial Overview
Avg. Net Price
$15,911
Avg. Annual Cost
$21,277
Tuition (In-State)
$10,032
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$13,452
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment
$159/mo
10-year repayment
Median Earnings
$46,674
10 years after graduation
Students with Federal Loans
28%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price (after aid) by income bracket
| Family Income | Avg. Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,863 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,379 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,588 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,072 |
| $110,001+ | $18,604 |
Campus Demographics
White 67.2%
Black 1.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Two or More Races 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3.3%
International 1.5%
Unknown 18.8%
Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2022-23)