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National American University-Rapid City
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Information Summary
Ranks 3051st overall and 17th in South Dakota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
34.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$20,312 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
76 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / 67% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,518 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Rapid City, SD 57701-3692
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,772 (36,330 urban / 3,442 rural) |
| Households | 15,679 (2.42 people per house) |
| Families | 9,609 (3.02 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 759 |
| Pop. — Asian | 625 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 66 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6,378 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 32,829 |
| Pop. — Other | 527 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (business) |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending National American University-Rapid City?
Ranks 1565th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $11,952 | $11,952 | $11,952 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $530 | $530 | $530 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $249 | $249 | $249 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,073 | $8,073 | $8,073 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $140 | $140 | $140 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $20,312 | $20,312 | $20,312 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $22,046 | $22,046 | $22,046 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,574 | $16,574 | $16,574 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,405  $12,482 |
$11,405  $12,482 |
$11,405  $12,482 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,395  $4,680 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,950  $1,950 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,272  $7,272 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,092  $1,092 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,892  $2,892 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does National American University-Rapid City use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does National American University-Rapid City accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
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Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 200 |
| Meals per Week | 17 |
| Room Fee | $1,995 |
| Board Fee | $2,685 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
National American University-Rapid City Ranks 4701st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,064 | 36 |  61% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $974 | 4 |  7% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,589 | 26 |  44% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,276 | 45 |  76% |
| Any financial aid type | 53 |  90% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at National American University-Rapid City?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 74 | 45 | 119 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 44 | 90 | 134 |
Hispanic | 17 | 28 | 45 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 18 | 24 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 21 | 18 | 39 |
White Non-Hispanic | 355 | 677 | 1,032 |
Race Unknown | 44 | 81 | 125 |
| Total | 561 | 957 | 1,518 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at National American University-Rapid City?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 4 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 39 | 34 | 73 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 44 | 39 | 83 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at National American University-Rapid City.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 143 | 312 | |
| N/A | 24 | 24 | |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | |
| 4 | 7 | 11 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
National American University-Rapid City Ranks 3591st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $33,424 ($30,562 male / $34,569 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (2 male / 5 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 127 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $61,006 |
National American University-Rapid City Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and ROTC, Army. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. National American University: Rapid City is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at National American University: Rapid City.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – General, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Networking/LAN/WAN Management, Web/Multimedia Design, Web/Multimedia Management
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Financial Services Marketing, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Personal/Financial Services Marketing
- Popular majors:
- eighty percent business per marketing, ten percent health professions, ten percent law, eighty percent business per marketing, ten percent computer and information sciences, ten percent law
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Health Facilities Administration, Veterinarian Assistance
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 45. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $230 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
National American University-Rapid City Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, rather did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides,
National American University-Rapid City Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics and Leadership. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.
National American University-Rapid City Students
National American University: Rapid City offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and fourteen degree-seeking undergrads.
Again, the university has many unique facilites such as animal health laboratories. Generally, the school is located 400 miles from Denver, Colorado.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.
National American University-Rapid City Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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