ROTC at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · public
Yes, through cross-town: Black Hills State University students join Army ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Cross-town & partner options
Black Hills State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 43.8 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Black Hills State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 6.7 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men74%
- White92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 965–1,135 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–24 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,764 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,866 |
| Average net price | $15,911 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Black Hills State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Black Hills State University has 1,928 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Black Hills State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Black Hills State University: FAQ
Does Black Hills State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Black Hills State University students join Army ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Black Hills State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 44 mi).
Is ROTC at Black Hills State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Black Hills State University and train with the unit at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Black Hills State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bhsu.edu
- Admissions
bhsu.edu
- Apply
bhsu.edu
- Financial aid
bhsu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
IPEDS UNITID: 219046
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