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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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    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
    4.13333333 stars
    Based on 15 reviews
    Overall experience
    4.4 stars
    Accommodation
    3.9333 stars
    Academic
    4.2667 stars
    University facilities
    4.0667 stars
    University social
    4 stars
    • Eden Nguyen
      Nigeria
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Black Hills State University Acquatic Pathobiology
      Tell us about Black Hills State University
      I think Black Hills State University is incredible. The facilities in place for premedical students like me to perform research are world class, and the teachers/ professors are the nicest and most accommodating people ever. The university is very car and bicycle friendly as there are car parks and a lot of tracks, roads and facilities in place to safely commute with and park your car or bicycle. The residence halls are very modern and comfortable, fully equipped with cooking utensils, heaters and some other things needed for great living. Also, the beds are really cozy. There are a whole bunch of clubs and societies to choose from that suit your beliefs, faith and personality. I feel the communication between staff and students is very pleasant and there are a lot of social events where fun prizes can be won.
    • 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.

    Student life & facilities

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

    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