


Black Hills State University

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
79.54
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
13.78
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
21.83
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
76.92
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
55.55
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.04
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
55.55
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
55.55
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
76.92
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
21.83
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
13.78
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
79.54

Why you should attend?
Black Hills State University offers reduced tuition of $250.00 per credit hour for all current and active military men and women at BHSU-Rapid City. With the federal government tuition assistance of $250, the BHSU-RC reduced rate covers the full cost of a military student's education. The Veterans' Center at BHSU offers a physical space for independent study and a safe atmosphere where veterans can share military experiences. Whether new or transfer students, academic and health resources are available to veterans and their dependents. BHSU offers over 60 degree programs with options to participate in classes from multiple locations, including online.
Top Degrees

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $8,113 | $11,259 |
Fees | $896 | $896 |
Room | $3,608 | $3,608 |
Board | $3,534 | $2,534 |
Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Other Expenses | $100 | $100 |
Totals | $17,451 | $19,597 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $6,103 | $11,387 |
Fees | $679 | $679 |
Room | $3,608 | $3,608 |
Board | $3,534 | $3,534 |
Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Other Expenses | $100 | $100 |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- ACT or SAT test scores required for admission
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Participates in the Veterans Upward Bound program
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Tuition discounts specifically for military students
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- On-campus living requirement for students at any point in their enrollment
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
- Academic support/tutoring
- Financial aid counseling
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Online clubs or associations for military service members or veterans
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes