National American University-Rapid City
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
National American University-Rapid City is a private for-profit institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota with approximately 832 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,086 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 60% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention suggest a fair number of students don't make it through, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Median earnings of $39,500 ten years out are modest, though the $20,120 median debt at graduation is relatively manageable and keeps the risk from becoming a financial disaster. Worth considering if you need a flexible, career-focused program in the Rapid City area and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but stronger-outcome schools should be compared carefully first.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (832 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
National American University-Rapid City
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701-2823
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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