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 .
Admissionwww.bhsu.edu/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu
Financial Aidwww.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Pay-for-College/Financial-Aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://form.bhsu.edu/BH_TuitionCalc/TuitionCalculator.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.bhsu.edu/BHSU-Rapid-City/Current-Students/Veterans-Benefits
Athleticwww.bhsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Affairs/Institutional-Research/Right-to-know-Data
Disability Servicewww.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.

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.
BHSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Black Hills State University020
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota1,13168

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing485490495
Mathematics485540590
Total9701,030 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite182124
English162023
Mathematics171924

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 GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered