Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD · Public · Town campus · 1,928 students

Black Hills State University is a public town college in Spearfish, SD, with about 1,928 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Black Hills State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

96%

Admit rate

$21,277/yr

Cost of attendance

$46,674

Median earnings

43%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention

17:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,863/yr

$30–48k$13,379/yr

$48–75k$15,588/yr

$75–110k$18,072/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Black Hills State University.