Admission & test scores

Black Hills State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 965–1135 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Black Hills State University admits 96% of applicants — largely open. 72% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range965–1135middle half of admits
ACT midpoint21admitted students
Acceptance rate96%largely open
First-year retention72%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
965
Average
1087
75th percentile
1135

A quarter of admitted students scored below 965 and a quarter above 1135. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,928.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky 1087 23 68% $11,088
McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana 1087 22 78% $8,489
Midland University Fremont, Nebraska 1086 21 66% $42,050
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee 1088 — 72% $10,728
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee 1088 21 96% $9,006
Troy University Troy, Alabama 1088 21 96% $10,176

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Black Hills State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Black Hills State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 965 and 1135 on the SAT, with an average of 1087. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Black Hills State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.
How hard is it to get into Black Hills State University?
Black Hills State University admits 96% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 72% return for a second year.
Does Black Hills State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.