Black Hills State University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Black Hills State University achieved a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 94.4% for the application year 2023, with 1,617 applicants and 1,527 admitted. This rate has seen a slight decrease from 96.6% in 2022 and a more significant drop from 97.2% in 2021. Historical data shows a notable fluctuation in acceptance rates, with rates as low as 79.7% in 2016, but a significant leap to 97.1% by 2020. The higher acceptance rates post-2020 indicate a strong trend towards more inclusive admission practices at the university.