Spearfish, South Dakota · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Black Hills State University is a public university in Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. Nearly 4,000 students attend classes at its 123-acre campus in Spearfish, with additional study available through a satellite campus in Rapid City shared with South Dakota State University and through distance offerings; the university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Master's Universities
Ranked #526 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #1280 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1200 University St, Spearfish, South Dakota, 57799-9500
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 18–23
Total: 3,475
Undergrad: 3,279
Undergrad full-time: 1,579
Graduate: 196
Part-time: 1,878
In-state
Tuition: $9,000
Total cost on campus: $22,100
Out-of-state
Tuition: $12,100
Total cost on campus: $25,200
Room & board: $7,400
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 90%
Avg grant aid: $5,158
Pell grant recipients: 32%
Rent: $757 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.26 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $5.76
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.