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Spearfish, USA
  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    64
  • Nationalities
    29
  • Total programs
    55

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Studying 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.

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Program level

Why study at BSHU?

  • AACSB accredited

    Internationally recognized accreditation for business and accounting programs

  • Experienced faculty

    69% of teaching faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree

Life as an international student

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.

Student reviews for Black Hills State University

Overall rating
4.07142857 stars
Based on 14 reviews
Overall experience
4.3571 stars
Accommodation
3.8571 stars
Academic
4.2143 stars
University facilities
4 stars
University social
3.9286 stars
  • Thi Nguyen
    Vietnam
    Overall experience 4 stars
    Academic
    4 stars
    University social
    5 stars
    Accommodation
    4 stars
    University facilities
    4 stars
    Black Hills State University English
    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
    Korea, Republic of
    Overall experience 5 stars
    Academic
    5 stars
    University social
    4 stars
    Accommodation
    5 stars
    University facilities
    4 stars
    Black Hills State University English
    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
    Sri Lanka
    Overall experience 3 stars
    Academic
    2 stars
    University social
    3 stars
    Accommodation
    3 stars
    University facilities
    2 stars
    Black Hills State University Graphic Design
    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
    Vietnam
    Overall experience 4 stars
    Academic
    4 stars
    University social
    3 stars
    Accommodation
    4 stars
    University facilities
    3 stars
    Black Hills State University Business Administration
    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
    Mongolia
    Overall experience 4 stars
    Academic
    4 stars
    University social
    4 stars
    Accommodation
    3 stars
    University facilities
    3 stars
    Black Hills State University Business Administration
    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.

Student life & facilities

Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
  • Sports Facilities
    • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches 1
    • Sport facilities 2
  • Food & Restaurants
    • Cafe’s 1
    • Restaurants 8
  • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
    • No. of Diving Pools 1
    • No. of Basketball Courts 2
    • No. of Climbing Wall 1
    • No. of Badminton Courts 1
    • No. of Swimming pools 1
    • No. of Tennis Courts 1
  • Transport
    • Campus parking
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Travel Vaccinations
    • Physiotherapy
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Child Development Assessment & Immunization
    • Campus Doctor
    • Campus Pharmacy
  • Fitness Centre
    • Swimming Pool
    • Free Weights
    • Machines
    • Fitness Classes
  • Clubs & Organisations
    • No. of Clubs & Organizations 79
  • Tutoring Support
    • Student Tutoring & Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support

Fees and funding

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.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: $11,865 per year
  • Postgraduate tuition: from $8,448 to $12,065 per year

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.

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