Black Hills State University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3699 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1043 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 971 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 6 of 1 | In Spearfish |
| # 2556 of 14,131 | For Atomic and Molecular physics |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
Enrollment
Average SAT
Average ACT
Aid receiving
Undergraduates
Graduates
Male:Female Ratio
Type
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Black Hills State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,690 | 540 | 1,150 |
| Admissions | 1,628 | 523 | 1,105 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 442 | 142 | 300 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 71% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 2% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 16% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Black Hills State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Black Hills State University majors
Black Hills State University has granted 49 associate degrees across 4 programs, 319 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, and 51 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Black Hills State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 55 | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | 18 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 35 | - |
| General Studies | 19 | 14 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 30 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 25 | - |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | - | 20 | - |
| Accounting | - | 10 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | - | 10 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 9 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 9 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 9 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 8 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | - | - | 8 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 8 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 7 | 1 |
| Graphic Design | - | 7 | - |
| History, General | - | 7 | - |
| Photography | - | 7 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 7 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | - | 5 | - |
| Physical Sciences, Other | - | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 5 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | - | - | 5 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 4 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 3 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 3 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | - | 3 | - |
| Molecular Genetics | - | - | 3 |
| Music, General | - | 3 | - |
| Outdoor Education | - | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 2 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | - | 2 | - |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 49 | 319 | 51 |
Publications & Citations
Black Hills State University has published 718 scientific papers with 16,809 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. Francis M. McDaniel, Jr
2. Steve Harshman
3. Raymond W. Carpenter
4. James B. Dunn
General Info & Contacts
Securing connection to Elite Portal...
Similar universities nearby
Top Ranked Subjects
Same level universities in United States
400 N Tampa St. Suite 1700 Tampa
3800 Montrose Blvd Houston
1200 University St Spearfish
1200 S Jay St Aberdeen
326 Market Street Harrisburg
1800 S Kirkman Road Orlando
6045 S. Kenwood Avenue Chicago
219 Meadville Street Edinboro