Spearfish, SD
Admission is not highly competitive: about 94 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 94% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,129 | 1,787 | 521 | 84% |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 1,087 | 437 | 97% |
| 2021 | 1,382 | 1,344 | 452 | 97% |
| 2022 | 1,579 | 1,526 | 481 | 97% |
| 2023 | 1,617 | 1,527 | 489 | 94% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,027 of 1,091 women and 500 of 526 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Black Hills State University has an acceptance rate of 94% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,527 of 1,617 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 94 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,617 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 489 enrolled.
No. Black Hills State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 94% — it has become less selective.