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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
96%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
1,928
Students
Verified May 2026
17:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
40%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About BHSU

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Location

Spearfish, SD, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
96.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$11,866/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
1,928
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
17:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1087
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
465 - 565
SAT Math (25th-75th)
500 - 570
ACT (midpoint)
21
ACT (25th-75th)
18 - 24

Outcomes

Freshman retention
72%
Graduation rate (6yr)
40%
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,674

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$24M
Avg net price (after aid)
$15,911/yr

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