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Summary
Black Hills State University is a public institution that was founded in 1883. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 124 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Black Hills State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,424 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,252 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1883 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $6,757,876 |
Applying
When applying to Black Hills State University, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Black Hills State University is $20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 94.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 94.2% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Black Hills State University is 20:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 60.3 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 20:1 | |
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Student Life
Black Hills State University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Black Hills State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Black Hills State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Black Hills State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $7,424 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $9,252 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
