Black Hills State University
tuition & fees
$12,018
graduate tuition & fees
$15,849
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
3,346
online students
1,315
Number of Programs
94
Financial Aid Amount
$6,366
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
43%
Black Hills State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Spearfish, South Dakota. BHSU ranked 5th in South Dakota Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,346 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. BHSU's acceptance rate is 96.33% last year (undergraduate school).
Black Hills State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Black Hills State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799-9500 |
| Phone | 800-255-2478 |
| WEB | www.bhsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.bhsu.edu/Admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.bhsu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Pay-for-College/Financial-Aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://form.bhsu.edu/bh_tuitioncalc/tuitioncalculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.bhsu.edu/bhsu-rapid-city/current-students/veterans-benefits |
| Athletic | https://bhsu.edu/academics/academic-affairs/institutional-research/right-to-know.html |
| Disability Service | www.bhsu.edu/student-life/student-services/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Black Hills State University is 96.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.10%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.33 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 30.10 % |
Tuition & Fees
BHSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $12,018 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($12,018).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,916 for South Dakota residents and $15,849 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,916 | $12,018 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,916 | $15,849 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,346 students have enrolled at BHSU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,315 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. BHSU has 3,198 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 148 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,346 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,198 |
| Graduate Students | 148 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,315 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
BHSU offers 94 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 94 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by BHSU
| Number of programs | 94 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |