What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 55 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 |
| Psychology | 30 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 25 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 20 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| General Studies | 14 |
| Accounting | 10 |
Show the other 24 majors
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Photography | 7 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 5 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 |
| Music | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Outdoor Education | 3 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball, Football, Rodeo, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Rodeo, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Spearfish, SD
28,809 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rapid City Regional (RAP)
Nearest hub airport
Denver International (DEN)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
3,649 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
16°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
70.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$950 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Montana State University Billings244 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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