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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD · Public · 1,928 students

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$47k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

96%Acceptance Rate

43%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)42.6%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)29.4%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate71.7%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students28.4%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1087

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing23.5%

Education13.0%

Biological Sciences9.1%

Humanities8.1%

Psychology7.3%

Social Sciences6.6%

Communications2.5%

Mathematics2.2%

History1.7%

Faculty & Resources

$8k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$6k

Instructional Spend per Student

$24M

Total Endowment

Black Hills State University — Academics

Black Hills State University has a graduation rate of 42.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 71.7%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1087, and the ACT midpoint is 21. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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