National American University-Rapid City
School Highlights
National American University-Rapid City serves 1,554 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 21%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,554 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,287
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National American University-Rapid City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 240 teachers has grown by 2300% over five years.
National American University-Rapid City
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
240 staff
208 staff
Student Body
The student population of National American University-Rapid City has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The National American University-Rapid City diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,554 students
1,569 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
290 students
848 students
# Part-Time Students
1,264 students
721 students
# Undergraduate Students
276 students
848 students
# Graduate Students
14 students
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
202 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
29%
7%
% White
50%
79%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.37
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,200
$38,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,287 is equal to the state average of $13,287. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,287
$13,287
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,714
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,590
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to National American University-Rapid City is Western Dakota Technical Institute (4.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
800 Mickelson Dr
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(605) 718-2400
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(605) 718-2400
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