Black Hills State University is a comprehensive public university in South Dakota, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Profile

History of the school: Founded in 1883, it has more than 140 years of educational history and profound cultural heritage.

Location: Located in Spearfish, South Dakota, the city has beautiful scenery and is close to the famous Black Mountains. The surrounding natural environment provides students with abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, skiing, etc. At the same time, it is close to cities such as Rapid City, which is convenient for students to obtain more internship and employment resources.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​about 123 acres. The school is of moderate size and can provide students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Academic Education

Rich professional settings: There are business schools, education schools, natural science schools, arts and humanities schools, mathematics and social science schools, behavioral science schools, etc. Undergraduate majors include accounting, business administration, business education, economics and finance, corporate research, human resource management, management, marketing, tourism and hotel management, early childhood education, primary education, K-12 special education, mathematics education, science education, physical education, biology, chemistry, environmental physics, physical science, integrated genomics, art, communication and theater, English, corporate communication, graphic design and communication, mass communication, music, Spanish, speech communication, American Indian studies, history, mathematics, political science, social science, exercise science, human services, outdoor education, psychology, sociology, etc.; graduate majors include business administration (MBA), secondary education, integrated genomics, etc.

High-quality teaching resources: The school's teacher-student ratio is about 1:18, and the class size is small, with an average of about 20 students per class. This teaching model allows teachers to better pay attention to each student's learning situation and provide students with more personalized guidance and support. In addition, the school also has advanced teaching facilities and laboratories, such as the Sanford underground classroom laboratory, which provides good conditions for students' scientific research and practice.

Significant teaching results: The school focuses on teaching quality and the comprehensive quality training of students. The professional courses of its School of Education and School of Business have been certified by relevant professional institutions, and graduates have strong employment competitiveness in education, business and other fields. The school's scientific research projects are also constantly developing, and some research results have a certain influence in the region and even the country.

Student Life

Diverse club activities: There are more than 80 clubs and organizations, including academic, cultural, sports, art and other types, such as student unions, music clubs, drama clubs, outdoor adventure clubs, volunteer associations, etc. Students can choose to participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and expand their interpersonal network.

Rich campus activities: The school often holds various campus activities, such as concerts, drama performances, art exhibitions, sports competitions, academic lectures, etc. Among them, the pastoral dinner held by the Department of Music of Black Mountain State University every year is an important campus cultural activity, which attracts many teachers, students and local residents to participate; the drama department also regularly performs wonderful plays, providing students with a stage to show their artistic talents.

Rich sports programs: It is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Intercollegiate sports programs include basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, cross-country running, etc. The school's sports teams have performed well in various competitions, winning honors for the school and inspiring students' collective sense of honor and teamwork spirit.

Apply for admission

Admission requirements: Undergraduate applications require students to graduate from high school, with a GPA generally above 3.0. In terms of language scores, the TOEFL internet test generally requires about 70 points, and the IELTS requires about 6.0. Some majors may have higher requirements. Graduate applications require students to have a bachelor's degree, with a GPA generally above 3.2. Different majors have different requirements for language scores and standardized test scores, such as GRE, GMAT, etc.

Application materials: Undergraduate applications require application forms, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, language scores, etc.; graduate applications require application forms, undergraduate degree certificates, undergraduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, resumes, language scores, and relevant standardized test scores.

Study abroad expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees are approximately US$10,000-12,000 per year, and graduate tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between US$12,000-15,000.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships and grants to students. About 70% of students can receive different forms of financial assistance, including academic scholarships, sports scholarships, art scholarships, need-based grants, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.