BHSU Cost Per Credit Hour Report

What Will It Cost to Attend Black Hills State University Per Credit Hour?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Black Hills State University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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How Much Will BHSU Charge for Part-Time Enrollment?

$254 In-State Per Credit Hour

$357 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $254 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $357 for every credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$254	$357

Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Black Hills State University appear below.

The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $1,148 in-state and $1,148 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,616	$10,718
Fees	$1,148	$1,148
Total	$8,764	$11,866

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.

Tuition Trend for BHSU (Last Few Years)

Below is how tuition at Black Hills State University has shifted over the past few years.

Year	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago	$7,700	$10,800
Two Years Ago	$7,700	$10,800
One Year Ago	$7,700	$10,800
Most Recent Year	$7,616	$10,718

Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

How to Fund Your BHSU Degree

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.

For information on financial aid at Black Hills State University, see the Black Hills State University Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Black Hills State University Tuition & Fees page.