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OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarships play a vital role in assisting students with college costs. BHSU has an outstanding scholarship program and our financial aid team is ready to assist you.

SMALL CAMPUS.
BIG IMPACT.

Anything is possible when you have room to grow. BHSU faculty and staff provide a level of personal attention that will inspire and guide you along your journey.

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RAPID CITY

With the learning location in Rapid City, you can enjoy the flexibility of a schedule that fits your lifestyle while benefiting from hands-on learning experiences.

The Possibilities

Compare your personal interests with the possibilities available among BHSU’s 60+ degrees, certificates, and minor programs. 

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Arts &Humanities

Prepare for careers like graphic designer, musician, and journalist. View degrees

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Behavioral Sciences

Pursue careers such as Wilderness Guide, Psychologist, and Counselor. View degrees

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Business

Explore careers such as accounting, marketing, and management. View degrees

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Graduate Studies

Advance in fields such as Education, Business, Genomics, and more. View degrees

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Education

Prepare for your career as an educator. View degrees

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Math & Social Sciences

Develop skills for careers such as Historian or Multicultural Adviser. View degrees

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Natural Sciences

Prepare for careers such as Researcher, Conservationist, or Geologist. View degrees

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The community of Spearfish, S.D. is ready to welcome you. Whether you're enjoying an arts festival, walking historic downtown, or socializing at one of many restaurants and coffee shops, Spearfish is a place that is easy to call home.

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BHSU Centers

Center for American Indian Studies and more. View>

Clubs & Organizations

With 80+ clubs & organizations, BHSU is the place for those who want to be a part of it all. View>

Honors Program

Dedicated to achievement, leadership, and community. View>

Sustainability

At BHSU, sustainability is part of our culture and part of what defines us. View>

Research

BHSU researchers work to have a real-world impact. View>

Student Life

Get involved. Show your spirit. Live on campus. View>

Veterans

Serving members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. View>

Underground Lab at Sanford

BHSU's Underground Classroom lab provides a valuable research environment. View>

Study Abroad

Expand your world and experience other cultures. View>

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Black Hills State University offers students the opportunity to learn from the best in a positive and challenging academic environment. Live and learn in the beautiful Black Hills. Take the first step to your higher education goals today!

3800+ students

92% receive financial aid

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Experience BHSU Campus

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During our Preview Day campus visit event, you will meet current BHSU students, faculty and staff, tour campus, and learn about our academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid options, and scholarship opportunities. 

 
Individual Visit
 

Campus tours are offered at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Appointments with an Admissions Counselor, Financial Aid Representative and other areas of interest can be scheduled around your tour time.




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Student awarded Make a Difference Scholarship to create digital environmental resources

Student awarded Make a Difference Scholarship to create digital environmental resources

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Emma Stone, an outdoor education major from Kadoka, was named the 2020-21 Make a Difference Scholarship recipient at Black Hills State University. She will receive a $3,500 tuition scholarship and funding to create digital environmental resources for K-12 students.
BHSU joins national program to help Air Force members earn an associate's degree

BHSU joins national program to help Air Force members earn an associate's degree

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Black Hills State University is now part of the General Education Mobile (GEM) program designed to assist U.S. Air Force members in completing their degrees. Active Duty personnel can now take online courses through BHSU toward their associate’s degree with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). 
Online master's degrees at BHSU named top programs in national lists

Online master's degrees at BHSU named top programs in national lists

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The online Master’s in Sustainability and two online master’s programs in education offered through Black Hills State University were recognized as top programs of their kind on three national lists.

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Develop valuable personal relationships in a small community with amazing faculty and staff while thriving in the outdoors of the Black Hills.

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Office of Admissions
Black Hills State University
1200 University Street
Unit #9502
Spearfish, SD 57799-9502
605.642.6131
Admissions@bhsu.edu

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