National American University Rapid City: Review & Facts

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National American University Rapid City is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 1,440 students enrolled. This school was established in 1941 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

Majors
Offered

Fair

National American University Rapid City will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

National American University Rapid City follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

45%

Bad

National American University Rapid City student retention rate is very low at 45% (way below South Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at National American University Rapid City is very low: 13%.

Student to faculty ratio at National American University Rapid City is very good, 7:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$15,800

High

Average tuition charges are fairly high, around $15,000 per year. The additional fees at National American University Rapid City beyond tuition are roughly $800; this comes to $15,800 a year.

Read the details about National American University Rapid City additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted

Yes

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at National American University Rapid City is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at National American University Rapid City and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (605) 394-4800 or check National American University Rapid City Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$2,300

Low

National American University Rapid City provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at National American University Rapid City, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

National American University Rapid City offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $2,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at National American University Rapid City. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

National American University Rapid City Location and Maps

Post Address: National American University Rapid City, 5301 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-2823, USA

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