School Information

19.3
Total Enrollment 4,076
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Black Hills State University

http://www.bhsu.edu
1200 University St, Spearfish, South Dakota 57799-9500
(605) 642-6011

The Mission of the College of Education is to prepare competent, confident, and caring professionals. Competent graduates demonstrate broad knowledge and apply research-based instructional practices; they reflect and think critically to impact all students. Graduates exhibit confidence in their ability to positively affect student learning, behavior and motivation.Caring graduates establish relationships in an environment of mutual respect and rapport as evidenced by all students feeling valued and safe. The College of Education is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the development and enhancement of the professional competencies for those individuals who seek to provide educational services. Black Hills ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Black Hills State University, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 45.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,117), and 57% receive loans ($6,480 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,523.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Black Hills State University is $10,454 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,578 people applied to Black Hills State University. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 54.0% accepted (56.0% male and 53.0% female)

Of the 3,769 undergraduate students at Black Hills State University, 32.0% are part-time. A majority (69.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 99.0% of the 307 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     62.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     46.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     12.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     30.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 1
Admissions Office Phone 605-642-6343
Admissions Office Email admissions@bhsu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1200 University St. Unit 9502 Spearfish, SD 57799-9502
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Apply/Transfer/tabid/769/Default.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.bhsu.edu/Admissions/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Black Hills State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Black Hills State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
American Indian/Native American Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 26 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Molecular Genetics 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 92 7
Accounting 3
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 0
Business Administration and Management, General 89 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0
Tourism and Travel Services Management 0 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 29
Mass Communication/Media Studies 29
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education 13 7 68 51
Business Teacher Education 1
Curriculum and Instruction 51
Elementary Education and Teaching 58
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 8
Special Education and Teaching, General 3
Teacher Assistant/Aide 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 5
Engineering technologies/technicians 1 10
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1
Industrial Technology/Technician 10
English language and literature/letters 21
English Language and Literature, General 13
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Spanish Language and Literature 3
History 18
History, General 18
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 17
General Studies 17
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 42
Health and Physical Education, General 5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 31
Physical Sciences 0
Chemistry, General 5
Physical Sciences, Other 2
Psychology 29
Psychology, General 29
Public administration and social service professions 24
Community Organization and Advocacy 24
Social sciences 24
Political Science and Government, General 10
Social Sciences, General 5
Sociology 9
Visual and performing arts 21
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Commercial and Advertising Art 7
Music, General 6
 
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