Black Hawk College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, Black Hawk gives you a clear entry point, so use testing strategically rather than defensively. Because the school is test-optional, submit scores only if they reflect your strengths or are needed for placement, and put most of your energy into being ready for the classes you plan to take.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Black Hawk College facts and stats
Black Hawk College enrolls 3,567 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Black Hawk has a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. These figures give students a straightforward sense of the college’s size and academic scale.
Moline, IL

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Key Black Hawk College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Black Hawk is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by spring of junior year, then keep the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. With no Early Action or Early Decision deadline, your last practical retake should be in the fall before Black Hawk’s Regular Decision materials are due.
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What you'll actually pay
Black Hawk’s in-state tuition is $7,950, with out-of-state tuition at $8,100. About 46% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,748. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Out-of-state tuition at Black Hawk is $8,100, and room and board is estimated at $7,796, so housing can nearly double the billed cost for students living on campus. About 46% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $7,259. Merit awards average $2,748, which can help reduce the remaining cost for students who qualify.
Student life at Black Hawk College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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