Black Hills State University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
94.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
481
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 70.47%).
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 29.01%).
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 0 and the average ACT score is 20. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University | 0 | 20 |
| 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 0 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th 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 20 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 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th 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.
| 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 |