Outcomes at BHSU
Graduation Rate
42.63%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Black Hills State University is 42.63% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 191 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 448 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 50.50%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Black Hills State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Black Hills State University. 191 students have completed. In addition, 9 students still enrolled and 248 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 448 | 408 | 40 |
| Completers | 191 (42.63%) | 182 | 9 |
| Still Enrolled | 9 (2.01%) | 7 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 248 (55.36%) | 219 | 29 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 120 students have completed in 4 years and additional 44 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 120 (29.41%) |
24 (16.67%) |
96 (36.36%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 44 (10.78%) |
19 (13.19%) |
25 (9.47%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 10 (2.45%) |
5 (3.47%) |
5 (1.89%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42.63% (191/448) | 32.26% (50/155) | 48.12% (141/293) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38.46% (5/13) | 50.00% (3/6) | 28.57% (2/7) |
| Asian | 75.00% (3/4) | - (0/0) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 50.00% (4/8) | 100.00% (3/3) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Hispanic | 30.00% (9/30) | 8.33% (1/12) | 44.44% (8/18) |
| White | 42.94% (152/354) | 31.62% (37/117) | 48.52% (115/237) |
| Two or More Race | 44.83% (13/29) | 28.57% (4/14) | 60.00% (9/15) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (1/3) | - (0/0) | 33.33% (1/3) |