National American University-Sioux Falls (Closed 2018)
Tel:
(605)336-4600
- The Sioux Falls campus has been serving students in eastern South Dakota since 1974, and is considered one of NAU�s most successful campus locations. In addition to its strong business and information technology curriculum, the Sioux Falls campus offers excellent degree programs in paralegal studies along with three allied health programs; therapeutic massage, medical assisting, and pharmacy technician. National American University welcomes students of diverse interests, cultures and abilities, and prepares them for careers in health care, business and business-related fields by providing quality higher education in a caring and supportive environment.
School Highlights
- National American University-Sioux Falls serves 595 students (13% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 16%.
- National American University-Sioux Falls is the only community colleges within Lincoln County, SD.
- The nearest community college to National American University-Sioux Falls is Globe University-Sioux Falls (0.3 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| National American University-Sioux Falls | (SD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 595 students | 934 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 15:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 78 students | 680 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 517 students | 254 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 3% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 2% |
| % White | 85% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.29 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,200 | $38,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to National American University-Sioux Falls is Globe University-Sioux Falls (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Globe University-Sioux FallsPrivate, for profit138 students | 0.30 Mi5101 S Broadband Ln
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605)977-0705 0.30138 - 2,332 students | 5.20 Mi2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605)367-7624 5.202,332 - 1,568 students | 50.50 Mi603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712)324-5061 50.501,568 - 1,198 students | 62.30 Mi1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(800)684-1969 62.301,198 - St Luke's CollegePrivate, non-profit254 students | 70.20 Mi2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712)279-3149 70.20254
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