- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 465–565 reading and writing, 500–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $16,474 a year (2022–23)
Black Hills State University GPA requirements
Black Hills State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Black Hills State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Black Hills State University acceptance rate
Black Hills State University admitted 1,628 of 1,690 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Black Hills State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 465 | 530 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1087 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Black Hills State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Black Hills State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,474 a year at Black Hills State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Black Hills State University?
Black Hills State University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Black Hills State University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Black Hills State University?
Black Hills State University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,628 of 1,690 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Black Hills State University students have?
The middle 50% of Black Hills State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (6% of them) scored 465–565 in Reading and Writing and 500–570 in Math. The median scores were 530 (Reading and Writing) and 530 (Math).
What ACT scores do Black Hills State University students have?
The middle 50% of Black Hills State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (66% of them) had composite scores of 18–24, with a median of 21.
Does Black Hills State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Black Hills State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Black Hills State University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,474 a year at Black Hills State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Black Hills State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).