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Public4-Yearsmall campus
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
2.5Above Average
94%
Open Admissions
42%
Graduation
About Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is a public four-year institution located in Spearfish, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 1,935 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 94%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 42%. Graduates earn a median salary of $46,674 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,001 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
94%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
42%
Enrollment
1,935
Total students
Median Earnings
$46,674
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,000
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,100
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,001
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
965–1135
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
18 – 23
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
965
Median
1040
75th
1135
4001600
SAT Math
25th
500
Median
510
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
21
75th
23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$12,100/yr
In-State Tuition$9,000/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,001/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$68,004
10-Year Earnings
$466,740
ROI Multiple
6.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Black Hills State University
Student Outcomes
42%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$47k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,935
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
