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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD
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Admit Rate
96%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$21,277
$24,379 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Black Hills State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)

Admission runs on a 2.6 GPA, an ACT 18 or SAT 970, or top 60% class rank, so GPA alone is a complete route. Submitted scores may be used for scholarship eligibility and for maths and English placement.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
96%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.

SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Elementary Education and Teaching
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Sport Management
  5. 5Community Organization and Advocacy
  6. 6Biology
  7. 7General Studies
  8. 8Accounting
  9. 9English
  10. 10Mathematics

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Black Hills State University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Black Hills State University 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division II
Varsity sports (8)
BasketballFootballGolfRodeoSoccerSoftballTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$21,277* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$24,379* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $8,764* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $11,866* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$11,863
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,379
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,588
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,072
Over $110,000
$18,604

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Spearfish, SD· Small City
Undergraduates
3,279
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Black Hills State University 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

‡Black Hills State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

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