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- International students64
- Nationalities29
- Total programs36
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Study abroad at Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University (BSHU) is a liberal arts university located near the Black Hills in the US state of South Dakota, home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The location of BHSU gives you the unique opportunity to explore the outdoors while studying for your degree.
The University is big enough to offer opportunities for students to pursue their goals but small enough that students get to know many of the staff, faculty, and students. A big draw is the University’s School of Business which is AACSB accredited.
The sports and fitness facilities on campus provide students with many opportunities to get involved in teams and activities, with BHSU’s Yellow Jackets playing in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. 4,000 students attend the University with residence halls and apartments on campus to house 1,000 of them.
Why study at Black Hills State University
- AACSB accredited
Internationally recognized accreditation for business and accounting programs
- Experienced faculty
69% of teaching faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree
Location
Black Hills State University
1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799
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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Scholarships at Black Hills State University
Competitive scholarship awarded exclusively to F-1 international undergraduate students at Black Hills State University. It provides free on-campus residence hall housing for up to eight academic semesters, an estimated value of around $14,000 over four years. Recipients are selected based on a personal essay, GPA, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement. Because eligibility is restricted specifically to international students holding F-1 visa status, this award is squarely open to (and targeted at) international undergraduate applicants who have been admitted to BHSU.
Tiered merit scholarships for new, first-time undergraduate students at Black Hills State University, ranging from $1,000 (Bronze) up to $4,000 per year (Platinum), based on unweighted high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. BHSU's international undergraduate admissions and costs page lists this award among the scholarships available to admitted international students, with no citizenship or residency restriction stated. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative college GPA and complete 30 credit hours of coursework each academic year to renew the award for up to four years.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
$11,865 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from $8,448 to $12,065 per year
What is the cost of living near Black Hills State University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Black Hills State University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.
Life at Black Hills State University
International students at BHSU come from more than 25 countries. The Office of International Relations and Global Engagement helps establish a global community at BHSU and organize orientation events for your first week on campus.
There are over 80 clubs and organizations you can join at BHSU, which can offer international students the chance to meet new and like-minded people. Cultural engagement excursions, involvement in intramural sports, and professional and personal development workshops are also available.
Facilities
- 1 Climbing Wall
- 2 Basketball Courts
- 1 Tennis Courts
- 1 Diving Pools
- 1 Swimming pools
- 1 Badminton Courts
- Travel Vaccinations
- Child Development Assessment & Immunization
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Campus Doctor
- Campus Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Free Weights
- Fitness Classes
- Machines
- Swimming Pool
- Student Tutoring & Support
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- 1 Cafe’s
- 8 Restaurants
- 2 Sport facilities
- 1 Natural Turf American Football Pitches
- Campus parking
- 79 Clubs & Organizations
Student reviews for Black Hills State University
Thi Nguyen
Studied English at Black Hills State University
Tell us about Black Hills State University
BHSU is a good environment for facilities and accommodation for first-time students in the United States, for the international student community in general and myself in particular, in the early days of study. At BHSU, at first, I felt that my communication ability was very poor, but it was the social links and the opportunity to exchange about international student life on campus that helped me improve a lot, especially the teaching quality of the English teacher, she helped me a lot and thanks for the enthusiastic support from the DSO department of the school.
Si Eun Kim
Studied English at Black Hills State University
Tell us about Black Hills State University
I love being here at BHSU. Usually everyone is friendly and nice. The communities here are rather smaller than others, but I like it because it can make us feel like being a part of the community, more than the bigger ones, I guess. All the facilities and accommodation are pretty good. The one thing that I feel inconvenient is the transportation, because there are no transportation methods that we, the international students can use. We have to move only by car, so that is a little problem. However, I think many people in this university are trying to handle it, like providing a shuttle to Walmart or something like that.
Sai Jayasinghe
Studied Graphic Design at Black Hills State University
Tell us about Black Hills State University
There are many things that can be drastically improved - I sometimes feel like I have traveled back in time to the 90s.
Chi Nguyen
Studied Business Administration at Black Hills State University
Tell us about Black Hills State University
Very supportive Professors and staff. Very reasonable tuition. There is no public transport which is a minus.
Tamir Davaadulam
Studied Business Administration at Black Hills State University
Tell us about Black Hills State University
BHSU campus has a beautiful environment of nature, full of hills and gorgeous canyon. You really can enjoy many kinds of outdoor activities. Also, there are so many social activities if you can stick with the student information board.