National American University-Rapid City

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,390
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,062
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    903
    16.7% Full-Time

    About

    National American University-Rapid City is a higher education institution located in Pennington County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at National American University-Rapid City were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), Airway Management & Operations (18 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (17 degrees).

    In 2024, 288 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Rapid City. 46.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (141 degrees), 2.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $15,390, which is $−16,530 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $15,390, which is $16,530 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,062.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,390
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City was $15,390. The cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $−16,530 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,062
    2024 Value
    40.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 National American University-Rapid City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,062. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of National American University-Rapid City grew by 40.6%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,400
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at National American University-Rapid City was of $14,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17.9% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.28% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    National American University-Rapid City had a total enrollment of 903 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 151 students and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 16.7% of students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at National American University-Rapid City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% White, 29.9% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Two or More Races, 2.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.997% Asian, and 0.554% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.7%), followed by White Female (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Black or African American Female (17.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    16.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at National American University-Rapid City in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 903 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 151 and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 16.7% of students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    33%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National American University-Rapid City was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), National American University-Rapid City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      340 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      270 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      133 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at National American University-Rapid City is 37.7% White, 29.9% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Two or More Races, 2.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.997% Asian, and 0.554% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (6.42%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 18 fewer women than men received degrees from National American University-Rapid City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National American University-Rapid City is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National American University-Rapid City is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by Airway Management & Operations (18 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (17 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National American University-Rapid City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (18 degrees), and Protective Services (38 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Accountants & auditors (1,007,156 people), Other managers (761,896 people), Financial managers (522,688 people), Chief executives & legislators (396,336 people), and Human resources workers (254,709 people).

    The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City in 2024 are Applied Sciences (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (18 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), Business (136 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Applied Sciences (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (18 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), Business (136 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Computer Systems Design (565,276 people), Elementary & secondary schools (542,136 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (481,445 people), Banking & related activities (452,103 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (432,757 people).

    The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Applied Sciences (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (18 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), Business (136 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National American University-Rapid City.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Insurance Specialist
      11 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National American University-Rapid City was Medical Insurance Specialist with 11 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    153
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    135
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 153 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (135).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.929 times less than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      141 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      63 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      28 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Rapid City is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

    8.33% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      262 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      194 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      185 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Rapid City is white female (262 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (194 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, National American University-Rapid City had a total salary expenditure of 9.66M. National American University-Rapid City employs 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at National American University-Rapid City are Male No academic rank (1), and Female No academic rank (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Rapid City are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $4.2M
    2024 Salaries
    19.1%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, National American University-Rapid City paid a median of $4.2M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($9.66M) and a 19.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.3% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 27.7% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $92k
    Instructional Salaries
    2
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, National American University-Rapid City paid a total of $92k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.19% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National American University-Rapid City were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

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