School Highlights
National American University-Rapid City serves 1,440 students (21% 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 19%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,287
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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 114% over five years.
National American University-Rapid City
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more 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 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National American University-Rapid City diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,440 students
1,553 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
297 students
845 students
# Part-Time Students
1,143 students
708 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
949 students
200 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
174 students
1,193 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
123 students
123 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
934 students
708 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
209 students
209 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
202 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
20%
5%
% White
56%
81%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.34
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.14%
0.14%
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 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,287
$13,287
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,384
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,497
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does National American University-Rapid City cost?
National American University-Rapid City's private state tuition is approximately $13,287.
What schools are National American University-Rapid City often compared to?
National American University-Rapid Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Western Dakota Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What is National American University-Rapid City's ranking?
National American University-Rapid City ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to National American University-Rapid City is Western Dakota Technical Institute (4.5 miles away)
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