Black Hills State University is a comprehensive regional public university located in Spearfish, northern Black Hills, South Dakota. We are a small campus that offers a personalized approach to education and where students are well-known and supported by their faculty.
Mission Statement:
Black Hills State University is a regional, comprehensive, public institution that
provides access to a higher education for aspiring students. BHSU offers a generous
number of baccalaureate and select master’s degrees, generates new knowledge, promotes
excellence in teaching and public engagement, and serves as a regional economic leader.
Graduates make significant contributions to the workforce and the betterment of their
community.
Vision Statement:
Black Hills State University will innovate to provide cutting-edge education, promote
student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western
South Dakota.