Black Hills State University Admission

Application Fee

$20

Graduate Application Fee

$35

Acceptance Rate

96.64%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

31.52%

Freshmen Enrollment

481

SAT Scores

1,030

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,579 students have applied and 1,526 students have allowed to admit to Black Hills State University (Acceptance rate: 96.64%). BHSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.52 % where 481 students have finally enrolled out of 1,526 admitted students.

BHSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mount Marty University and Northern State University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.27%).

BHSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.49%).

How to Apply to Black Hills State University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BHSU. BHSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	www.bhsu.edu/Admissions
Online Application	https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu
Financial Aid	www.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Pay-for-College/Financial-Aid
Net Price Calculator	https://form.bhsu.edu/BH_TuitionCalc/TuitionCalculator.aspx
Veterans Tuition	www.bhsu.edu/BHSU-Rapid-City/Current-Students/Veterans-Benefits
Athletic	www.bhsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Affairs/Institutional-Research/Right-to-know-Data
Disability Service	www.bhsu.edu/Student-Life/Student-Services/Disability-Services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BHSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Black Hills State University is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Black Hills State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

BHSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
Black Hills State University	1,030	21
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	990	21
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota	1,131	68

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At Black Hills State University, 31 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	485	490	495
Mathematics	485	540	590
Total	970	1,030	1,085

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At Black Hills State University, 331 students submitted ACT scores (69% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	18	21	24
English	16	20	23
Mathematics	17	19	24

BHSU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Black Hills State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.

1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Black Hills State University
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Required
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered