Black Hills State University, South Dakota's third largest comprehensive public university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The 123-acre (0.50 km) campus is located in Spearfish, South Dakota. Close to 5,000 students attend classes at the Spearfish campus, at sites in Rapid City, Pierre, Yankton, Sioux Falls and through distance offerings. Enrollment comes from nearly every county in South Dakota, 44 States, and 13 Countries. BHSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Black Hills State University was established by the Dakota Territorial Legislature in 1883 as Dakota Territory Spearfish Normal School. By 1924 the school was authorized to adopt a four-year curriculum leading to a B.S. in education degree. Known informally as a teacher’s college during the 20s and 30s, the name was officially changed to Black Hills Teachers College in 1941. On July 1, 1964, in recognition of the broadening educational opportunities offered by the college, the Legislature officially changed the name to Black Hills State College. The college's role in the state's higher education system has continued to grow and evolve over recent decades.