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National American University-Rapid City

#1978 in US ranking Rapid City, SD
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$34,452
Tuition & fees
$16,740
Avg. aid
$5,645
Receiving aid
29%

Outcomes

Median salary
$49,216
1 yr after graduation

What does National American University-Rapid City offer in terms of athletics?

National American University-Rapid City has been associated in institutional listings with activities such as basketball, bowling, softball, volleyball, skiing, and ultimate Frisbee. That list does not establish that those activities currently operate as varsity teams, clubs, or intramural programs.

Students seeking organized competition should confirm the current team roster, where practices take place, who may participate, and whether any athletic association or conference governs play. An activity listing should not be interpreted as an athletic scholarship or recruiting opportunity.

What student groups and Associations are available at National American University-Rapid City?

Organizations historically listed for National American University-Rapid City include Student Senate, Phi Beta Lambda, Dormitory Council, the Student Association of Legal Assistants, and a President's Advisory Council. They represent student-governance and career-related interests, but a historical listing does not establish that each group is active today.

For a student whose coursework is online or away from Rapid City, the useful question is whether a group currently meets virtually, admits students in their program, and has an active adviser or contact. Admissions or student services can identify the current organizations and participation arrangements.

Who studies at National American University-Rapid City?

National American University-Rapid City reported 903 enrolled students in the institutional figures supplied for this profile. Its reported age distribution includes substantial numbers of students in their late twenties, thirties, and forties, rather than a population concentrated chiefly among recent high school graduates.

In IPEDS 2024-25 geographic reporting, 4% of students were South Dakota residents and 95% came from other U.S. states. That distribution matters when interpreting the Rapid City name: many students were not local residents. Enrollment figures describe the reporting population at a point in time, not the number of students physically attending classes in Rapid City.

How does student life look like at National American University-Rapid City?

Student life at National American University-Rapid City is best evaluated in relation to a student's actual program location and delivery format. A student taking remote courses may experience the university primarily through classmates, instructors, advising, and online services rather than through daily visits to a campus.

Institutional information has identified personal or psychological counseling as a student service. Before enrolling, students should confirm how appointments work for their location and schedule, how they reach an adviser outside class, and whether orientation or peer activities are available in their format of study.

What libraries are available to students at National American University-Rapid City?

Institutional library information names Jefferson Library and reports one library for National American University-Rapid City. A prospective student should verify which parts of that library service are accessible at their current study location.

For online or out-of-state students, access to academic databases, full-text articles, research help, and required course materials may matter more than a physical library address. Ask whether library resources require a student login and how to get help finding sources for assignments.

National American University-Rapid City Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

903

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

5

Total staff

2 full time, 134 part time

Veterans affair office

No

National American University-Rapid City Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 767
Graduate: 136

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 151
Part-time: 752

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 2
Men: 3

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 123
Black or African American: 223
White: 284
American Indian or Alaska Native: 20
Asian: 7
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 5
Two or more races: 30
Unknown: 46

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

National American University-Rapid City Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–Both–

Bowling

–Both–

Equestrian sports

Both–Both

Skiing (cross-country)

–Both–

Skiing (downhill)

–Both–

Softball

–Both–

Ultimate Frisbee

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.