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Applying to Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD : Info & How-To

Thinking about applying to Black Hills State University? This college located in Spearfish, SD, USA is considered to be less selective as compared to other colleges nationwide.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$20
Admissions Website	www.bhsu.edu/Admissions
Online Appliation Website	https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	97%

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Is It Hard to Get Into BHSU?

Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 97%, BHSU has a fairly liberal admissions policy. However, don't just assume you'll get in! Put together a good application and make sure you include all requested documents and materials.

Average Test Scores

About 10% of students accepted to BHSU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 555 and 615. Math scores were between 483 and 588.

BHSU received ACT scores from 78% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 24.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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