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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD·Public·~96% acceptance

Located in Spearfish, SD, Black Hills State University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $15,911 per year. About 40% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $46,674 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,911/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $21,277
Aid cuts ~$5,366/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.13–3.63
SAT (middle 50%)965–1135
ACT (middle 50%)18–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
40%
graduation rate
72%
freshman retention
$38,927
median earnings, 6yr
$46,674
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Hills State University's acceptance rate?
Black Hills State University admits about 96% of applicants.
How much does Black Hills State University cost?
At Black Hills State University, the average net price after aid is about $15,911 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $21,277 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Black Hills State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 965–1135 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
What are Black Hills State University's application deadlines?
Black Hills State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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