We truly appreciate the professional partnership we have with you. Please review the information below concerning the admissions process at BHSU. We hope that as you are assisting your students with college preparation, you encourage them to learn more about Black Hills State University.
Admission Requirements
- Rank in the top 60% of your high school graduating class;
- OR Achieve an ACT composite score of 18 or above or SAT score of 870 or above or the SAT Reasoning Test Math and Critical Reading sub scores total 870 or above;
- OR Earn a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high school courses
Additional Requirements
- 4 Years of English; OR ACT English sub-test score of 18 or above; OR AP English score of 3 or above
- 3 Years of Advanced Mathematics; OR ACT Math sub-test score of 20 or above; OR AP Calculus score of 3 or above.
- 3 Years of Laboratory Science; OR ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 17 or above; OR AP Science score of 3 or above.
- 3 Years of Social Science; OR ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 17 or above; OR AP Social Studies score of 3 or above.
- 1 Year of Fine Arts; OR AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above.
Deadlines
- Rolling admission (no application deadline).
- Priority deadline for FAFSA is March 1, 2009.
- Priority deadline for first-year scholarships is February 1, 2009.
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship (SDOS)
- $5000.00 in scholarship funds over four years.
- Students must have a 24 ACT composite score.
- Students must complete 15 credit hours a semester to remain eligible for the scholarship.
Dual Enrolled Students
Please contact Maria Hartung at 1-605-394-3350 for more information.
High School Visits
Schedule a time for an admissions representative to visit your school by calling the Office of Admissions at 1-800-ALL BHSU or 1-605-642-6343 to schedule a visit today!
Contact us:
Mail application and supporting documents to:
Black Hills State University
Office of Admissions
1200 University Street Unit 9502
Spearfish, SD 57799-9502