Black Hills State Universtiy

Black Hills State University is practically in our backyard. It is close, and very convenient for a lot of Belle Fourche High School seniors who plan on staying in the area. It is located in the town of Spearfish, which has a population of just under 10,000 people. Spearfish is a wonderful town with a lot of fun stuff to do. Spearfish Canyon has trails to hike, rocks to climb, and waterfalls to admire.

 If you plan on living on campus, the tuition for one year at BHSU is 13,973 for South Dakota residents, and 15,801 for non residents. So its a pretty average tuition cost that compares with a lot of other universities. BHSU offers a wide range of options, with a total of seventeen pre-professional programs which include, agriculture, law, medicine, mortuary science, renewable natural resource management, and respiatory theraphy. About 5,000 students attend Black Hills State University every year. Their mascot is the Yellow Jacket, and they offer all the major sports that you are interested in. There are also over 77 clubs and organizations to get involved in. BHSU is a great college, with many opportunites, it's deffinatly worth a visit!

The University of Sioux Falls, is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which has a population of around 150,000 people. Sioux Falls has much excitment to offer. Meseums, parks, and outdoor activities are just a few of the things that are in the surrounding Sioux Falls area. There is also a zoo for all the animal lovers to enjoy!
The University of Sioux Falls offers 35 different majors, and has a total of 7 pre-professional programs to choose from. These include, chiropractic science, dentistry, law, physical therapy, and medicine. They offer a small class size to enhance the learning enviroment, with a 15 to 1 ratio. Sioux Falls is a little bit more pricey than SDSU, costing around 29,420 dollars for one year of tuition. But don't worry, there are many scholarships and financial aid opportunities to lower the cost. In sports USF is known as the cougars, and they have all your major sports for men and women. USF looks like a great college, with some great programs. I would recomend people look into this school!

The first college I'm going to blog about is South Dakota's very own South Dakota State University. SDSU is located in the town of Brookings South Dakota. They offer 85 different majors and include a wide variety. Also there are 12 pre-professional programs including Pre-Law, Pre Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Veterinary. Their class sizes are fairly small, with an average of 35 students per class. The requirements for admissions are as followed. You need to score a 18 or higher on the ACT, have a minimum GPA of 2.6, and rank in the top 60 percent of your class. The total cost of tuition for a South Dakota resident is 13,214.50, and for non residents it is closer to 15,000 dollars. SDSU is home to the Jackrabbits, there are a lot of different sports for both men and women including football, basketball, swimming, soccer, tennis, and track. The town of Brookings is a small town with a population of around 30,000. It is a definite college town with plenty to offer.

                                                           

Welcome to College Reviews

For this blog I will be reviewing one college each week. I will focus on colleges in South Dakota, but I will also look into a few colleges out of state. I will be providing information on tuition, majors, and sports available at the unitversity. This blog will also include the pros and cons of the town that the college is located in.