Verified College DataA College or University that also has a small number of Master’s Degree programsNCAA Division II

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD, United States

97% admit rate42% graduationpublic

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Total students

429

429 students

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semester

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

42%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

61%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A College or University that also has a small number of Master’s Degree programs

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