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Spearfish, SD · Public
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At a glance

96.3%

Acceptance rate

1,050

SAT Average

$17,001

Avg net price

1,935

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,050
SAT Reading/Writing465–565
SAT Math500–570
ACT Composite18–24
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 77Bachelor’s 326Master’s 43
Associate’s 14Bachelor’s 69Master’s 17
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 52Master’s 15
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 31Master’s None reported
Associate’s 41Bachelor’s 29Master’s 3
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 27Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 23Master’s None reported
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 16Master’s None reported
Associate’s 21Bachelor’s 13Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 13Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 12Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 11Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 11Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 10Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0Master’s None reported
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 0Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 8
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division II
Primary conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Projected sponsored sports14
Football — Non-Division IMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, OutdoorSoftballWomen's BasketballWomen's Cross Country

Athletic participation

373 unique student-athletes · 12 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$7,616
Required fees
$1,148
Food and housing
$12,160
Books and supplies
$1,092
Other expenses
$3,674
Total
$25,690
Total by year
  1. $21,85119–20
  2. $21,57220–21
  3. $22,10021–22
  4. $22,22822–23
  5. $22,10023–24
  6. $25,69024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $17,001 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation25%
6-year graduation39%
Retention rate72%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$46,674
Median debt$26,000
Campus
Enrollment1,935
Student-faculty ratio17:1
SettingTown

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