Black Hills State University

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Black Hills State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Black Hills State University's admissions stats.

Black Hills State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Black Hills State University.

Considering Applying Early to Black Hills State University?

Black Hills State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Black Hills State University

For more information on transferring to Black Hills State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Black Hills State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Black Hills State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Black Hills State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Black Hills State University for more information on admission factors.

Black Hills State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Black Hills State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Black Hills State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Black Hills State University?

Black Hills State University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Black Hills State University considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Black Hills State University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 6% of Black Hills State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 79% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Black Hills State University?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Black Hills State University students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Black Hills State University students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Black Hills State University?

To be most competitive at Black Hills State University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Black Hills State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Black Hills State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

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More Information on Transferring to Black Hills State University

Transfer students can enroll in Black Hills State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

Black Hills State University Admissions FAQs

Do I have to submit test scores to Black Hills State University?

❌ No, Black Hills State University is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Black Hills State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Black Hills State University's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Black Hills State University?

❌ Black Hills State University does not offer early decision.

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