National American University-Rapid City

5301 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701-2823
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (605)394-4800
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
School Highlights
  • National American University-Rapid City serves 1,479 students
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 16%.
  • National American University-Rapid City is one of 2 community colleges within Pennington County, SD.
  • The nearest community college is Western Dakota Technical Institute (4.70 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 700% over five years.
National American University-Rapid City(SD) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty112 staff73 staff
National American University-Rapid City Total Faculty (2007-2016)

Student Body

  • The student population of 1,479 has declined by 48% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,479 students934 students
National American University-Rapid City Total Enrollment (2007-2016)
Student : Teacher Ratio13:115:1
National American University-Rapid City Student Staff Ratio (2007-2016)
# Full-Time Students-680 students
National American University-Rapid City Full-Time Students (2007-2013)
# Part-Time Students-254 students
National American University-Rapid City Part-Time Students (2007-2013)
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
National American University-Rapid City American Indian/Alaskan (2007-2016)
% Asian
2%
1%
National American University-Rapid City Asian (2007-2016)
% Hispanic
6%
3%
National American University-Rapid City Hispanic (2007-2016)
% Black
10%
2%
National American University-Rapid City Black (2007-2016)
% White
71%
84%
National American University-Rapid City White (2007-2016)
% Two or more races
5%
2%
National American University-Rapid City More (2011-2016)
% Non Resident races		--
National American University-Rapid City Non Resident (2007-2010)
% Unknown races
4%
5%
National American University-Rapid City Ethnicity Breakdown SD All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score0.480.29
National American University-Rapid City Diversity Score (2007-2016)
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,200$36,600
National American University-Rapid City Average and Median Earnings, Disaggregated by Student Subgroups (2008-2013)

Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $13,287 is less than the state average of $13,334. The private state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,287$13,334
National American University-Rapid City In-State Tuition Fees (2007-2012)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid85%87%
National American University-Rapid City % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (2007-2016)
Median Debt for Graduates$33,523$12,000
National American University-Rapid City Median debt for students who have completed (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$6,000
National American University-Rapid City Median debt for students who have not completed (2007-2015)
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Western Dakota Technical Institute
    Public
    840 students | 4.70 Mi800 Mickelson Dr
    Rapid City,  SD  57703
    (605)394-4034     4.70840
  • Eastern Wyoming College
    Public
    1,704 students | 143.10 Mi3200 West C St
    Torrington,  WY  82240
    (307)532-8200     143.101,704
  • Western Nebraska Community College
    Public
    1,836 students | 150.40 Mi1601 East 27th Street
    Scottsbluff,  NE  69361
    (308)635-3606     150.401,836
  • Casper College
    Public
    4,253 students | 175.30 Mi125 College Dr
    Casper,  WY  82601
    3072682100     175.304,253
  • Sheridan College
    Public
    4,374 students | 189.30 Mi3059 S Coffeen Ave
    Sheridan,  WY  82801
    (307)674-6446     189.304,374
Recent Articles
Going to School with Mom: The New Community College Trend
August 09, 2018
Going to School with Mom: The New Community College Trend
Learn about why more students are attending community college classes with their parents.
Online Community College? What Are the Pros and Cons?
July 16, 2018
Online Community College? What Are the Pros and Cons?
Online courses are an affordable and convenient alternative to attending a traditional university. With the advent of the first all-online community college in California, the world of community college is changing and changing quickly. Keep reading to learn more.
An In-Depth Guide to Crafting the Perfect College Admissions Essay
July 11, 2018
An In-Depth Guide to Crafting the Perfect College Admissions Essay
Read on to learn the ins and outs of crafting the perfect college application essay.
Quick Stats
  • Students: 1,479 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,287
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
Did You Know?
For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,375 per year for in-state students and $5,375 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,334 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links