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The campus of Black Hills State is in Spearfish, South Dakota, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Black Hills State include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission at Black Hills State is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Black Hills State had 3,919 students enrolled (3,101 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Black Hills State values student athletics, and belongs to the Dakota Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Black Hills State University
1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
General Phone: (605) 642-6011
Admissions Phone: (605) 642-6343
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 642-6343
http://www.bhsu.edu
Black Hills State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 193 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, art education, physical education teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 85 | business management, accounting, human resources, marketing, sales and marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, history, sociology, social services, political science, English, speech and rhetoric, Native American studies, ... |
| Media | 28 | mass communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Science | 19 | biology, physical science courses, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | community organization |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | industrial tech, drafting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 8 | tourism and travel |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for Black Hills State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 392 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 56 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 1 |
In 2005, Black Hills State had a total enrollment of 3,919 students (3,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 77% |
| Wyoming | 11% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Black Hills State offers campus housing for 791 of its 3,101 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Spearfish, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,628 | 1,119 | 69% | 707 | 63% |
| Men | 719 | 419 | 58% | 263 | 63% |
| Women | 909 | 700 | 77% | 444 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 642-6343
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,390 |
| Room and board | $ 4,310 |
| Room charge | $ 2,077 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,233 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Black Hills State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 642-6343
Black Hills State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $60,190 | 7 | $56,705 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $51,374 | 8 | $51,879 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $44,403 | 21 | $44,018 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $33,997 | 12 | $36,306 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $49,255 | 48 | $45,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 28 | 80 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Basketball | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Black Hills State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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