Black Hills State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
NaN%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Black Hills State University has a diverse student body with 15% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
85.0%(4,128)
Hispanic
3.9%(188)
African American
1.3%(63)
Asian
1.0%(47)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.7%(133)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
2.5%(121)
Unknown
3.5%(171)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment5,614
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Black Hills State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Black Hills State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.0%(1,930)
Women
61.0%(3,020)

Gender Statistics

Men1,930

34% of total enrollment

Women3,020

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Black Hills State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
42.5%(1,392)
18-19
28.3%(928)
20-21
13.2%(433)
22-24
5.2%(170)
25+
10.9%(356)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
1.0%(2)
20-21
11.4%(22)
22-24
18.7%(36)
25+
68.9%(133)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Black Hills State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(1)

Regional Representation

International1

NaN% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age