Black Hills State University
Former name | Dakota Territorial Normal School (1883–1941) Black Hills Teachers College (1941–1964) Black Hills State College (1964–1989) |
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| Motto | Where Anything is Possible |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1883 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Steve Elliot |
| Provost | Pamela Carriveau |
| Students | 3,475 (Fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 3,279 (Fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 196 (Fall 2023) |
| Location | , South Dakota , United States 44°29′49.63″N 103°52′22.18″W / 44.4971194°N 103.8728278°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain |
| Mascot | Sting the Yellow Jacket |
| Website | www |
Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a public university in Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. Close to 4,000 students attend classes at its 123-acre (50 ha) campus in Spearfish, with a satellite campus in Rapid City which is shared with South Dakota State University, and through distance offerings. BHSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.