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Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

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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 25%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Enrollment: 17 students
Acceptance Rate: 35%
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:

School Overview

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Doctoral/Professional Universities

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private not-for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

n/a

208 staff

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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 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 127% over five years.

Total Enrollment

17 students

1,321 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	17	1,189
2022	17	1,189
2018	16	1,050
2013	18	1,481
2012	18	1,467
2011	17	1,429
2010	12	1,306
2009	12	1,306
2008	12	1,119
2007	12	1,115

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

12:1

# Full-Time Students

17 students

295 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	17	215
2022	17	215
2018	16	303
2013	18	872
2012	18	903
2011	17	1,032
2010	12	848
2009	12	848
2008	12	812
2007	12	829

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

1,026 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate

n/a

183 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

17 students

160 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	17	124
2022	17	124
2018	16	303
2013	18	1,481
2012	18	1,467
2011	17	1,429
2010	12	848
2009	12	848
2008	12	1,119
2007	12	1,115

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

135 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

n/a

1,026 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

182 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2018)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2018	1%	40%
2012	6%	5%
2011	6%	4%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	7%	7%
2018	1%	29%
2010	6%	1%
2009	6%	1%
2008	9%	1%

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% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	7%	5%
2010	6%	3%
2009	6%	3%
2008	9%	3%

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% White

n/a

75%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2013)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2013	100%	87%
2012	94%	83%
2011	94%	84%
2010	89%	75%
2009	89%	75%
2008	82%	89%
2007	92%	85%

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% Hawaiian

86%

% Two or more races

n/a

% Non Resident races

n/a

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Non Resident Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2008)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2008	8%	2%
2007	8%	2%

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% Unknown races

n/a

0.25

0.43

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	South Dakota
2023	0.25	0.35
2018	0.24	0.86
2017	0.23	0.00
2012	0.11	0.31
2011	0.11	0.27
2010	0.20	0.29
2009	0.20	0.29
2008	0.31	0.22

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

58%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

33%

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

35%

100%

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital?

The acceptance rate of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.

What is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital's ranking?

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Enrollment: 17 students
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Minority enrollment: 100%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.