College
Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is a public four-year college in Spearfish, South Dakota with 1,928 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $19,252 a year on average after grants.
1,928Undergraduates
96%Acceptance rate
$19,252Net price a year
$25,744Full cost a year
$9,014In-state tuition
$12,206Out-of-state tuition
42%Graduation rate
72%Return for year two
$49,283Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,822Median debt at graduation
24%Students with Pell grants
1,087Average SAT
Living near Black Hills State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 44 mi | $1,109 | $299,400 |
Airports near Spearfish
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Regional Airport RAP | 51 mi | 418,183 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.