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Black Hills State University, also known as BHSU, was established in 1883. It is a four-year, public university located in Spearfish, South Dakota. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 120 acres. BHSU was founded by the Dakota Territorial Legislature as Dakota Territory Spearfish Normal School. After several name and status changes the university was given its present name on July 1, 1989. Each year the university has an enrollment of more than 4,000 students. BHSU offers more than 80 majors, and several bachelor’s, master’s, and associate’s degrees. The university is a network of following colleges:
BHSU’s student body is diverse and impressive and the university possesses a prominent athletics department. The sports teams participate in various games including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, golf and others. Their sports teams are known as the Yellow Jackets.
The campus of Black Hills State is in Spearfish, SD, 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 media, art studies, and education and teaching.
Admission at Black Hills State is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Black Hills State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 4,052 students enrolled (3,099 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Black Hills State attend part-time. The school 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
http://www.bhsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 135 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, teacher aide, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher ed, business teaching, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 113 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, human resources, sales and marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | history, general studies, sociology, social services, English, Spanish language, political science, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Media | 37 | mass communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | community organization |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | industrial tech, drafting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 3 | tourism and travel |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Black Hills State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 432 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 43 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 25 | 2 |
In 2007, Black Hills State had a total enrollment of 4,052 students (3,099 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Black Hills State offers campus housing for 786 of its 3,099 (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 | 1,228 | 1,118 | 91% | 611 | 55% |
| Men | 522 | 457 | 88% | 250 | 55% |
| Women | 706 | 661 | 94% | 361 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,803 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,123 |
| Room and board | $ 4,381 |
| Room charge | $ 2,308 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,073 |
| 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)
Black Hills State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $66,552 | 7 | $58,232 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $56,023 | 11 | $55,991 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $51,082 | 20 | $47,608 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $38,792 | 11 | $41,955 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $55,852 | 49 | $49,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 43 | 100 |
| Football | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Track | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Basketball | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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
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 nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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