Black Hills State University

www.bhsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,616

0.995% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,895

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.32%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97.3%

1,382 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,539

48.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.8%

183 Graduates

About

Black Hills State University is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, SD. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Black Hills State University were General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 585 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Black Hills State University. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (484 degrees), 14.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Black Hills State University is $7,616, which is $−15,568 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Black Hills State University is $7,616, which is $−15,568 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,895.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Black Hills State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,616

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Black Hills State University was $7,616. The cost of tuition at Black Hills State University is $−15,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Black Hills State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,895

2021 Value

4.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Black Hills State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,895. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Black Hills State University grew by 4.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,200

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Black Hills State University was of $7,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.805% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Black Hills State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Black Hills State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.9% with respect to 2020, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.32%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Black Hills State University was 2.32%, which represents 22 out of the 948 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Black Hills State University received 1,382 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 23.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,382 applicants, 1,344 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,539 students enrolled at Black Hills State University in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Black Hills State University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,344

Accepted Out of 1,382

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Black Hills State University was 97.3% (1,344 admissions from 1,382 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 23.5%, while admissions grew by 23.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Black Hills State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Black Hills State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Black Hills State University had a total enrollment of 3,539 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Black Hills State University is 1,725 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,814. This means that 48.7% of students enrolled at Black Hills State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Black Hills State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.2% White, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.989% Black or African American, 0.904% Asian, and 0.0848% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Black Hills State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.9%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.3%), followed by White Male (28.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Black Hills State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,539 students. The full-time enrollment at Black Hills State University is 1,725 and the part-time enrollment is 1,814. This means that 48.7% of students enrolled at Black Hills State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Black Hills State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Black Hills State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Black Hills State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Black Hills State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,945 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students
Two or More Races
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Black Hills State University is 83.2% White, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.989% Black or African American, 0.904% Asian, and 0.0848% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 161 students (4.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 177 more women than men received degrees from Black Hills State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Black Hills State University is white (484 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Black Hills State University is General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (53 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Black Hills State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and EDUCATION. (130 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,766,269 people), Secondary school teachers (520,774 people), Education administrators (307,331 people), Postsecondary teachers (266,186 people), and Other managers (233,324 people).

The most specialized majors at Black Hills State University in 2021 are History (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), EDUCATION. (130 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are History (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), EDUCATION. (130 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Black Hills State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,037,112 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (537,501 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (264,373 people), Computer Systems Design (171,296 people), and Legal services (166,380 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Black Hills State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
90 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
53 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Black Hills State University was General Business Administration & Management with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Black Hills State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

204

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

381

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University, which is 0.535 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (381).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Black Hills State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.927 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Black Hills State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Black Hills State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Black Hills State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.28% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
484 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Black Hills State University is white (484 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

2.56% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
318 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Black Hills State University is white female (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (166 degrees).

Operations

Black Hills State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 144k (0.695%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Black Hills State University had a total salary expenditure of 47.4M. Black Hills State University employs 30 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Black Hills State University are Male Assistant professor (20), Male Professor (19), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hills State University are: Management, with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$20.7M

2021 Endowment

20.3%

growth from 2020

Black Hills State University has an endowment valued at about $20.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Black Hills State University grew 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Black Hills State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2021 Salaries

8.25%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Black Hills State University paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($47.4M) and a 8.25% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.17M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2021, Black Hills State University paid a total of $7.17M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Black Hills State University were Professor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Black Hills State University were Management with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Black Hills State University was Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Professor with 19 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Black Hills State University.