National American University-Rapid City

5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

National American University-Rapid City serves 1,876 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,876 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,287
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 240 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National American University-Rapid City
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Doctoral/Professional Universities
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 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The National American University-Rapid City diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,876 students
1,321 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
295 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
1,581 students
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
155 students
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
160 students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
135 students
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,399 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
182 students
182 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
n/a
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
5%
% Black
26%
7%
% White
42%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.43
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)
33%
33%
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
50%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,384
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,497
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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 College 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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,876 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,287
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • 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 diversity score 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.

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