Black Hills State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,616

2024 Average Net Price

$15,576

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.3%

1,690 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,346

47.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

42.6%

174 Graduates

About

Black Hills State University is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Black Hills State University were General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees), and General Psychology (30 degrees).

In 2024, 459 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Black Hills State University. 72.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (408 degrees), 27.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Black Hills State University is $7,616, which is $−16,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Black Hills State University is $7,616, which is $16,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,576.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Black Hills State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,616

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Black Hills State University was $7,616. The cost of tuition at Black Hills State University is $−16,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Black Hills State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,576

2024 Value

5.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Black Hills State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,576. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Black Hills State University grew by 5.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,464

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Black Hills State University was of $7,464 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.865% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Black Hills State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Black Hills State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Black Hills State University received 1,690 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.51% annual growth. Out of those 1,690 applicants, 1,628 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,346 students enrolled at Black Hills State University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Black Hills State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,628

Accepted Out of 1,690

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Black Hills State University was 96.3% (1,628 admissions from 1,690 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.51%, while admissions grew by 6.61%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Black Hills State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Black Hills State University had a total enrollment of 3,346 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Black Hills State University is 1,591 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,755. This means that 47.5% of students enrolled at Black Hills State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Black Hills State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 4.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.36% Two or More Races, 1.85% Black or African American, 0.867% Asian, and 0.0897% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Black Hills State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.5%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Black or African American Female (3.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Black Hills State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,346 students. The full-time enrollment at Black Hills State University is 1,591 and the part-time enrollment is 1,755. This means that 47.5% of students enrolled at Black Hills State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Black Hills State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Black Hills State University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Black Hills State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Black Hills State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,335 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
156 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Black Hills State University is 69.8% White, 4.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.36% Two or More Races, 1.85% Black or African American, 0.867% Asian, and 0.0897% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 539 students (16.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 203 more women than men received degrees from Black Hills State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Black Hills State University is white (408 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Black Hills State University is General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees) and General Psychology (30 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Black Hills State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), and History (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,662,579 people), Secondary school teachers (634,411 people), Physicians (443,975 people), Education administrators (333,366 people), and Other managers (308,254 people).

The most specialized majors at Black Hills State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), History (7 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Biology (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), History (7 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Biology (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,172,167 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (694,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (690,358 people), Offices of physicians (239,337 people), and Computer Systems Design (212,883 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Black Hills State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
19 degrees awarded
General Studies
19 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Black Hills State University was General Biological Sciences with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Black Hills State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

331

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University, which is 0.387 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (331).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Black Hills State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.971 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.03 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Black Hills State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
408 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Black Hills State University is white (408 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
474 degrees awarded
White Female
437 degrees awarded
White Female
416 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Black Hills State University is white female (474 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (437 degrees).

Operations

Black Hills State University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Black Hills State University had a total salary expenditure of 51M. Black Hills State University employs 32 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Black Hills State University are Male Professor (19), Male Associate professor (17), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hills State University are: Management, with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Service with 30 employees.

Endowment

$23.9M

2024 Endowment

20.6%

growth from 2023

Black Hills State University has an endowment valued at about $23.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Black Hills State University grew 20.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Black Hills State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.4M

2024 Salaries

6.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Black Hills State University paid a median of $24.4M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($51M) and a 6.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.9% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 36.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.81M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2024, Black Hills State University paid a total of $7.81M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hills State University were Management with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Service with 30 employees.

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