Outcomes at BHSU
Graduation Rate
44.30%
Retention Rate
71.00%
The graduation rate at Black Hills State University is 44.30% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 241 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 544 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 53.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Black Hills State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Black Hills State University. 241 students have completed. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 296 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 544 | 508 | 36 |
| Completers | 241 (44.30%) | 236 | 5 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (1.29%) | 7 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 296 (54.41%) | 265 | 31 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 134 students have completed in 4 years and additional 75 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 134 (26.38%) |
31 (16.85%) |
103 (31.79%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 75 (14.76%) |
30 (16.30%) |
45 (13.89%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 17 (3.35%) |
11 (5.98%) |
6 (1.85%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44.30% (241/544) | 37.63% (73/194) | 48.00% (168/350) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15.38% (4/26) | 0.00% (0/12) | 28.57% (4/14) |
| Asian | 25.00% (1/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11.11% (1/9) | 11.11% (1/9) | - (0/0) |
| Hispanic | 26.67% (8/30) | 23.08% (3/13) | 29.41% (5/17) |
| White | 48.52% (213/439) | 43.75% (63/144) | 50.85% (150/295) |
| Two or More Race | 39.29% (11/28) | 33.33% (3/9) | 42.11% (8/19) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |