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  • LocationSpearfish, The United States
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Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a regional public university in Spearfish, in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, with a second campus in Rapid City. It describes itself as a small campus where students are well known and supported by their faculty. BHSU offers bachelor's degrees and a selection of master's degrees.

First-year applicants need a set of high school courses (English, mathematics, laboratory science, social science and fine arts) with a GPA of at least 2.0, plus either a cumulative GPA of 2.6, an ACT score of 18 (SAT 970) or a rank in the top 60% of their class. BHSU is test optional, so test scores are not required when the GPA or class-rank condition is met. A separate International Studies page covers applications, costs, scholarships and health insurance for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Students live in the residence halls of the West Complex (Bordeaux, Heidepriem and Thomas) and East Complex (Humbert and Wenona Cook), or in the Yellow Jacket Apartments for students aged 19 and over. For the 2026-27 academic year, BHSU estimates direct annual costs of US$18,624 for South Dakota residents and US$21,892 for non-residents living on campus.

All Programs Available:
  • Arts, Design and Crafts
    • Photography
    • Theatre
    • Performing Arts
    • Music
    • Art Studies
  • Business
    • Business Administration
    • Marketing
    • Management
    • Human Resources Management
    • Public Relations
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Technology Management
    • Business Studies
  • Communications
    • Broadcast Journalism
    • Journalism
    • Communications
    • Multimedia
    • Speech Communication
  • Computing
    • Management Information Systems
  • Economics
    • Economics
  • Education
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Special Education
    • Research Methodology
    • Elementary Education
    • Physical Education
  • Engineering
    • Telecommunications
  • Finance
    • Accounting
  • Health
    • Gerontology
  • Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism and Travel
    • Hotel Management
    • Tourism
  • Human Studies and Services
    • Human Services
  • Humanities
    • Philosophy
    • International Studies
    • History
  • Industries
    • Commerce
  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Writing
    • Spanish Language and Literature (in Universities)
    • English Language and Literature (in Universities)
  • Sciences
    • Geography
    • Biology
    • Environmental Studies
    • Political Science
    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Psychology
    • Chemistry
    • Sociology
    • Athletics and exercise science
    • Nature Sciences
    • Social Sciences
    • Sciences
  • Social and Cultural studies
    • American Indian Studies
  • Technology
    • Industrial Technology
    • Applied Technology
    • Construction Management
Language of instruction

English

Type of school

Public University

Telephone

+1 605-642-6343

Location

1200 University St., Spearfish, SD, The United States, 57799

Admission Requirements

First-year applicants must have completed these high school courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of mathematics (algebra or higher)
  • 3 years of laboratory science
  • 3 years of social science
  • 1 year of fine arts

They must also meet at least one of these conditions: a cumulative GPA of 2.6, an ACT composite of 18 (SAT 970 or above), or a rank in the top 60% of their high school class. BHSU is test optional. International applicants find the application steps and health insurance rules for F-1 and J-1 visa holders on the International Studies page.

Fees

Estimated undergraduate direct costs for the 2026-27 academic year (30 credit hours, living on campus in a standard double room with the 10-meals-per-week plan):

  • South Dakota residents: tuition and general activity fees US$9,228; books US$958; housing US$4,338; meal plan US$4,100; total about US$18,624
  • Non-residents: tuition and fees US$12,496; total about US$21,892
  • Residents of CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, WI and WY qualify for in-state tuition

Housing

BHSU has residence halls and apartments on campus, and students are required to live on campus for two years.

  • West Complex (The Peaks): Bordeaux, Heidepriem and Thomas halls
  • East Complex: Humbert and Wenona Cook halls
  • Yellow Jacket Apartments for students aged 19 and over: furnished three-student suites with full kitchen and air conditioning

Living Learning Communities bring together students interested in health professions, sustainable living, the Honors programme or social advocacy. For 2026-27, BHSU estimates housing in a standard double room at US$4,338 per year, plus US$4,100 for the 10-meals-per-week plan.

Apply Online

https://www.bhsu.edu/admissions/apply.html


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