School Highlights
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital serves 17 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
208 staff
Student Body
The student population of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Avera Sacred Heart Hospital diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has grown by 127% over five years.
Total Enrollment
17 students
894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
9:1
# Full-Time Students
17 students
215 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
200 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
17 students
124 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
91 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
679 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
86%
80%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.25
0.35
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5468%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.1053%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital's ranking?
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