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Black Hills State University Score Requirements
Black Hills State University has an average SAT score of 935 with a 25th percentile of 790 and a 75th percentile of 1080. The average ACT score is 22, with 73% of students submitting this test. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.28, with a 25th percentile of 2.8 and a 75th percentile of 3.7. The minimum required TOEFL score is 61 and the average is also 61, while the average IELTS score is 3.5 with a minimum requirement of 5.5. Additionally, the average Duolingo score is 90, which is also the minimum required.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Black Hills State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.28 for applicants, with a 25th percentile GPA of 2.8 and a 75th percentile GPA of 3.7. There is no data available for the weighted GPA average, 25th percentile, or 75th percentile.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
790-1080
Average: 935
Submitting SAT: 0%
Math: 490-610
Reading: 500-530
Black Hills State University reports an average SAT score of 935 for its students. The 25th percentile score is 790, while the 75th percentile is 1080. For the math component, the 25th percentile score is 490 and the 75th percentile is 610. In the evidence-based reading and writing section, the 25th percentile is 500 and the 75th percentile is 530. Additionally, 0% of students submitted SAT scores.
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-24
Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 73%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Black Hills State University reports an average ACT score of 22 for its applicants. The 75th percentile ACT score is 24, while the 25th percentile data is not disclosed. Additionally, 73% of students submit their ACT scores as part of the admissions process.
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Average: 61
Minimum: 61
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Black Hills State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also reported at 61. The university does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for overall performance, nor for individual components like listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Black Hills State University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest scores from a single test sitting rather than combining the highest section scores from multiple test sittings. As a result, applicants should aim for their best overall scores in each test they submit.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Black Hills State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission consideration. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed. Currently, 0% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 73% submit ACT scores. The sum of submitted scores is 73%, which indicates that no applicants submitted both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
22-30
Average: 26
Black Hills State University reports an average IB score of 26. The 25th percentile score is 22, while the 75th percentile score is 30. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Psychology, and Math AA, with English B and History suggested as standard-level subjects.
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