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BHSU Tuition & Fees Report

Inexpensive In-State Tuition & Fees
Inexpensive Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

How Much Does Black Hills State University Cost?

Is what Black Hills State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our BHSU cost report:

How Much Does BHSU Charge for Tuition?

$8,916 In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,018 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

At Black Hills State University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $12,018 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,916 per year.

TuitionFeesTotal
Out-of-State$10,718$1,300$12,018
In-State$7,616$1,300$8,916

BHSU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.

The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.

How much does Black Hills State University cost for part-time students?

Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do BHSU Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Black Hills State University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $12,018 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.

Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from South Dakota pay an average of $8,916 a year to attend BHSU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.

The chart below shows how BHSU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.

NationwidePlains StatesSouth Dakota
Out-of-State Tuition & FeesInexpensiveInexpensiveAverage
In-State Tuition & FeesInexpensiveInexpensiveInexpensive

Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Black Hills State University Financial Aid.

BHSU Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

1.07% In-State Tuition Increase
0.95% Out-of-State Tuition Increase
$37,366 Est. 4-Year Cost

Tuition and Fees for in-state Black Hills State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.07% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,193 if the growth keeps up.

If the in-state BHSU tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $18,484, and four years would cost $37,366.

During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.95%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $12,331 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.

This would result in a total cost of $24,780 for two years and $50,033 for four years.

The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at BHSU.

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Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.

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