Black Hills State University, SD
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Black Hills State University Rankings
Affordability72
Selectivity23
Retention12
Graduation1
Earnings21
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Black Hills State University
59%
Bachelor’s
16%
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism7%
Construction Trades<1%
Education20%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Black Hills State University
88%
Admission Rate
524
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)468–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Black Hills State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$12K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Black Hills State University
45%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 16% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $22K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 59% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Black Hills State University
62%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 35% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 45% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 30% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 32% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Black Hills State University
93%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Black Hills State University
2,563
Undergraduates
62%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
290
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 72% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 4% | 13% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
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