Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

According to its mission statement, Black Hills State University says, "Black Hills State University is a regional, comprehensive, public institution that provides access to a higher education for aspiring students. BHSU offers a generous number of baccalaureate and select master’s degrees, generates new knowledge, promotes excellence in teaching and public engagement, and serves as a regional economic leader. Graduates make significant contributions to the workforce and the betterment of their community." [Source]

Website: http://www.bhsu.edu/

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3,346
Undergraduate
Enrollment

26%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$9,000
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$12,100
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

8.6%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

YES

Science

YES

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FIRE Speech Code School Rating

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Curriculum last evaluated: 6/17/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.