National American University-Rapid City

4020 Jackson Boulevard Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57702
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School Highlights

National American University-Rapid City serves 903 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 24%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,287
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • 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 47 teachers has declined by 80% over five years.
National American University-Rapid City
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1941
Total Faculty
47 staff
71 staff
AccreditationAccred.
American Bar Association (ABA)

Student Body

The student population of National American University-Rapid City has declined by 37% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The National American University-Rapid City diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
903 students
843 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
151 students
151 students
# Part-Time Students
752 students
692 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
767 students
767 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
145 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
62 students
62 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
678 students
655 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
74 students
74 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
5%
% Black
26%
6%
% White
41%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.41
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3333%
n/a

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $13,287 is equal to the state average of $13,287. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,287
$13,287
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
29%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,384
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,497
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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 (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,287
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • 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 0.41, 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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