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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
University

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Acceptance Rate
96%
Completion Rate
40%
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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Black Hills State University
Location
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Undergraduate students
1928
International Students
2%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
17:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Rural
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$11,292/yr
2026-27, across 54 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
5.5
most common published minimum

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Courses at Black Hills State University

54 courses, A–Z.