College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
94%
Enrollment
1,935
Graduation Rate
39%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,674
Retention Rate
72%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)18–23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,100
Avg Net Price
$17,001
Room & Board
$7,400
Total COA
$21,343
Median Debt
$26,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,475
$30,001–48,000
$13,564
$48,001–75,000
$17,864
$75,001–110,000
$19,145
$110,001+
$19,987
Pell Grant Rate: 18%
Federal Loan Rate: 30%
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Sticker Price$19,500
Estimated Net Price$17,001 (avg)
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Black Hills State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
39%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,674
Retention Rate
72%
Median Debt
$26,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
23.4%
Education
13.2%
Biology
10.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.2%
Social Sciences
6.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.4%
English
4.6%
Psychology
4.3%
Communication
3.9%
Demographics
Men 34%Women 66%
White
80.0%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More
1.6%
International
1.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.