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General Studies

Learn more about studying General Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,865USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Black Hills State University says about their program:

Did you know that in just ten years, more than 60% of all new jobs will require a college education? Have you earned college credits but never completed your degree? Are you ready to complete your Bachelor’s degree? BHSU now offers a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies. The General Studies degree is a flexible option to help you complete your degree. Courses can be taken at our campus in Spearfish, online, or at the University Center in Rapid City.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    90

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • PTE

    44

English proficiency waivers

  • If the student has attended secondary school or post-secondary school in the U.S. for one academic year
  • If the student is from a native English-speaking country

Documents required

  • Completed application form
  • Official/original stamped transcript from your institution
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport Bio page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $11,865 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from $8,448 to $12,065 per year

Funding

BHSU Scholarships of Distinction

BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program will award merit scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to new qualifying students, while funds are available. Scholarships of Distinction are based on unweighted high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores, or a combination of the two. These scholarships are available to new first-time students who have not previously attended any other college or university. Official academic credentials will be used to determine award amounts.
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What is the cost of living near Black Hills State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

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.

USA student visa requirements