Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD, USA

Admissions

Calculate your chances of getting into Black Hills State University - Spearfish

Find your best-fit schools with our best-in-class chances calculator.

Get your chances

Can I Get In?

college chances

Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
97%
Acceptance Rate
1,382
Students Applied
85%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
164
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
Item is not checked
No
ACT
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes
Transcript
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
Item is not checked
No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
61%
Out-Of-State Students
36%
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
36
79%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1083
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
450
75th
570
Reading
25th
520
75th
580
3.10
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
80
$30k - $48k
36
$48k - $75k
59
$75k - $110k
64
$110k+
89

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-255-2478
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Make sure you stay on task. No matter what the circumstances your in, there will always be a way to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your the only one who can make an amazing future for yourself, it all depends on how bad you want it and are you ready to put in the hard work it will take for it. I assure you, the outcomes will be far greater than what you dreamed if you never give up.
LeeSah from Spearfish, SD
Go into your classes with an open mind, and actually go to class!
Give yourself time to adjust to the environment and ways of college.
Be positive!
Katrina from Johnsburg, IL
Choose a degree that fits your personality. If you love what you are learning then your more able to learn effectivly.
Melissa from Box Elder , SD
The Professor's are all very open and want you to go in and see them, so do it! Another thing join student organizations that you are interested in to get involved.
Casie from Spearfish, SD
Know what you are getting yourself into. College is so different from living at home and from high school. Be smart about money, that will save you so much stress and time.
Malarie from Marysville, OH
Getting involved on campus is the easiest thing to do. Students here are super friendly and the campus is just the right size; not too big, and not too small. Make sure you have a backup plan when going home as the roads in the winter can get kind of iffy
Ashley from Scottsbluff, NE
If you want a smaller campus, BHSU is a good place to get a quality education without being overwhelmed by the size of a bigger school. The dorms and classroom buildings are within a reasonable distance of each other. You don't need a car at all. As far as classes go, for you freshmen, if you are not sure if you are going to finish your college cirriculum within the SD system, don't register for the wellness class. Many out of state schools don't require it and if you transfer, that's a few hundred dollars spent on a class you won't need.
The1and10
Great faculty and students, as well as a wonderful community to be in and around. It is beautiful here and a great place for adventure.
Jordan from Gillette, WY
Get to know people in each of the offices on campus. They are usually nice and give you a different perspective on campus life. If you have a problem, bring it up - they may be able to fix it or help you get a better idea of why that rule exists. Always ask if you have a question. Most teachers and staff are happy to answer.
Meghan from Rapid City, SD