Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Black Hills State University · Rankings
Spearfish, SD · Town · Public · Master's university · the Yellow Jackets · Website ↗
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division II schools
9
Top 10% finishes
of 63 lists
#7
Best standing
Mathematics & statistics · Division II
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Black Hills State University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division II schools.
#7Best for mathematics & statisticsof 294 in Division II · #83 nationally2.8%#8Cheapest room and boardof 293 in Division II · #11 nationally$7,400#12Best for architectureof 294 in Division II · #170 nationally0.0%#18Lowest sticker priceof 293 in Division II · #24 nationally$25,200#21Best for public administration & social workof 294 in Division II · #51 nationally6.3%#22Best for visual & performing artsof 294 in Division II · #115 nationally8.8%#24Best for englishof 294 in Division II · #159 nationally3.4%#26Best for educationof 294 in Division II · #48 nationally16.6%#26Best for physical sciencesof 294 in Division II · #174 nationally2.8%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $64,766 | #32 of 295 | #318 of 1,052 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $123,513 | #35 of 295 | #400 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $95,326 | #73 of 295 | #465 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $42,666 | #101 of 297 | #501 of 1,058 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $69,354 | #114 of 297 | #562 of 1,060 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 45% | #150 of 294 | #338 of 662 | |
| Spending per athlete | $18,569 | #173 of 297 | #553 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $6,926,383 | #180 of 297 | #580 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $6,926,383 | #185 of 297 | #593 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $1,715,340 | #214 of 295 | #572 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $3,541 | #244 of 295 | #598 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $3,771 | #251 of 297 | #609 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women coaching women's teams | 44% | #126 of 294 | #523 of 1,055 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 373 | #144 of 297 | #653 of 1,063 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 11.4% | #156 of 297 | #525 of 1,060 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 10.4 | #195 of 297 | #900 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 9 | #276 of 297 | #1,029 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best first-year retention | 72% | #148 of 299 | #773 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 17:1 | #210 of 299 | #813 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 94% | #213 of 273 | #906 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 1,617 | #233 of 273 | #952 of 1,049 | |
| Best graduation rates | 40% | #234 of 299 | #969 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 2.8% | #7 of 294 | #83 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #12 of 294 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 6.3% | #21 of 294 | #51 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 8.8% | #22 of 294 | #115 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.4% | #24 of 294 | #159 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 16.6% | #26 of 294 | #48 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 2.8% | #26 of 294 | #174 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 2.2% | #43 of 294 | #207 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #52 of 294 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 8.8% | #55 of 294 | #141 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 9.4% | #80 of 294 | #266 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 5.3% | #85 of 294 | #453 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 20.4% | #103 of 294 | #332 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #127 of 294 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 5.6% | #129 of 294 | #597 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 2.5% | #148 of 294 | #591 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #220 of 294 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 0.0% | #254 of 294 | #952 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #261 of 294 | #886 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest room and board | $7,400 | #8 of 293 | #11 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $25,200 | #18 of 293 | #24 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $12,475 | #125 of 298 | #420 of 1,072 | |
| Lowest net price | $16,474 | #128 of 299 | #323 of 1,081 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 35% | #276 of 293 | #1,030 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $25,200 | #276 of 293 | #1,041 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $7,400 | #286 of 293 | #1,053 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 44 mi | #51 of 299 | #96 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 42% | #55 of 299 | #306 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 64% | #75 of 299 | #212 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 3,279 | #131 of 299 | #535 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 3,279 | #169 of 299 | #551 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 36% | #209 of 299 | #829 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 1 | #223 of 299 | #933 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 57% | #225 of 299 | #717 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 4.8% | #232 of 299 | #636 of 1,079 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 0% | #237 of 299 | #830 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 27 | #261 of 292 | #992 of 1,073 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.20 | #61 of 223 | #161 of 813 | |
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 0.60 | #97 of 223 | #247 of 813 | |
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 0.60 | #126 of 223 | #560 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 2013 | #258 of 300 | #1,020 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division II programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 256 peers | #174 of 256 | #175 of 256 | #87 of 256 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Men's Basketball · 293 peers | #62 of 293 | #86 of 293 | #90 of 293 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 294 peers | #174 of 294 | #127 of 294 | #200 of 294 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Football · 158 peers | #80 of 158 | #84 of 158 | #86 of 158 | — | Football lists |
| Women's Golf · 183 peers | #115 of 183 | #124 of 183 | #55 of 183 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Softball · 269 peers | #146 of 269 | #141 of 269 | #107 of 269 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 229 peers | #92 of 229 | #169 of 229 | #44 of 229 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 255 peers | #93 of 255 | #203 of 255 | #35 of 255 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 283 peers | #159 of 283 | #111 of 283 | #217 of 283 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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