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Black Hills State University (BHSU)

  • 1200 University St
  • Spearfish, SD 57799
  • OPEID College Code: 00345900
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  • General Phone: (605) 642-6011
  • President: Dr Kay Schallenkamp
  • Website: www.bhsu.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 4,052
  • College Alias: BHSU
  • College Mascot: Yellow Jackets
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
    • Army
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5227061,228
Number Granted Admission (%)457 (88%)661 (94%)1,118 (91%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)250 (55%)361 (55%)611 (55%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam56392%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1723
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving68%33%37%33%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,279$3,346$1,977$1,392
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.0%2.5%2.1%
Number in Default403222
Number in Repayment1,3131,2321,026
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,803$5,334$5,070
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,123$6,605$10,390
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,381$4,667$4,310
Other Expenses$2,800$2,800$2,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$13,784$13,601$12,980
Out of State$15,104$14,872$18,300
Off Campus
In-State$6,603$6,134$5,870
Out of State$7,923$7,405$11,190
Off Campus with Family
In-State$6,603$6,134$5,870
Out of State$7,923$7,405$11,190
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--18-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--6-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science-1--
Business Administration and Management--1023
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies--1-
Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration--1-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations----
Tourism and Travel Services Management-21-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies--37-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-3--
 
Education
Business Teacher Education--1-
Curriculum and Instruction---40
Elementary Education--59-
Kindergarten, Preschool Education--4-
Secondary Education24---
Special Education and Teaching--1-
Teacher Assistant and Aide-5--
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1---
Middle School Education----
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology-4--
Industrial Technology--16-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--9-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies--2-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Native American Studies--2-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature--7-
 
History
History--21-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-18--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--2-
Physical Sciences, Other--2-
 
Psychology
Psychology--18-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy--33-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--5-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies--3-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management--25-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government--5-
Social Sciences--9-
Sociology--14-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies--18-
Commercial and Advertising Art--7-
Music--2-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,052
    • Undergraduate: 3,614 Graduate: 438
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,431 Female: 2,621
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,342 Female: 2,272
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 89 Female: 349
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,485 Part-Time: 1,567
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,477 Part-Time: 1,137
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8 Part-Time: 430
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien260.6%
American Indian1353%
Black230.6%
Asian320.8%
Hispanic581%
White3,53987%
Unknown2396%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18240.6%
Ages 18-1979420%
Ages 20-2190622%
Ages 22-2487922%
Ages 25-2951213%
Ages 30-342687%
Ages 35-391724%
Ages 40-492907%
Ages 50-652035%
Age Over 6540.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees35433321
Faculty Status1371325
Tenured Faculty57561
Graduate Assistants6-6
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1321275
Primarily Instruction1321275
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3636-
Other Professionals95878
Technical and/or Paraprofessional91838
Clerical And Secretarial48453
Skilled Crafts981
Service and/or Maintenance34304
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,416 (123)$55,852 (74)$49,738 (49)
Professor$64,222 (25)$66,552 (18)$58,232 (7)
Associate Professor$56,015 (41)$56,023 (30)$55,991 (11)
Assistant Professor$49,345 (40)$51,082 (20)$47,608 (20)
Instructor$40,838 (17)$38,792 (6)$41,955 (11)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,311 (4)$46,706 (2)$45,915 (2)
Assistant Professor$50,625 (1)- (-)$50,625 (1)
Instructor$44,872 (3)$46,706 (2)$41,205 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,927 (127)$55,387 (76)$49,261 (51)
Professor$64,222 (25)$66,552 (18)$58,232 (7)
Associate Professor$56,015 (41)$56,023 (30)$55,991 (11)
Assistant Professor$49,152 (41)$51,082 (20)$47,313 (21)
Instructor$40,220 (20)$38,647 (8)$41,268 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$458,880$239,030$219,850
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes310169141
Unduplicated Athletes310169141
Basketball351718
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1547282
Football8080-
Golf10-10
Softball16-16
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$17,914$19,338
Assistant Coaches-$7,180$4,023
 
Coaches
All Coaches371621
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)16610
Head Coaches633
Assistant Coaches1037
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students22%
 
By Gender
Male20%
Female23%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian7%
Black-
Asian50%
Hispanic25%
White24%
Unknown14%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less12%
5 Years19%
6 Years22%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related15
Liquor Related6553
Residence Hall
Drug Related14
Liquor Related6047
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-3
Vehicle Theft-4
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
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