National American University-Rapid City

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,985

2021 Average Net Price

$15,438

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.98%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,204

17.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

12.5%

1 Graduates

About

National American University-Rapid City is a higher education institution located in Pennington County, SD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at National American University-Rapid City were General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), Strategic Intelligence (13 degrees), and Terrorism & Counterterrorism Operations (8 degrees).

In 2021, 544 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Rapid City. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (268 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $14,985, which is $−13,520 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $14,985, which is $−13,520 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,438.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,985

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City was $14,985. The cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $−13,520 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National American University-Rapid City (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,438

2021 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National American University-Rapid City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,438. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National American University-Rapid City grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of National American University-Rapid City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,398

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National American University-Rapid City was of $7,398 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.62% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at National American University-Rapid City (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.5% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National American University-Rapid City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.98%

2019 Default Rate

142

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Rapid City was 3.98%, which represents 142 out of the 3569 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

National American University-Rapid City had a total enrollment of 1,204 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 215 students and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 17.9% 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 42.3% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Two or More Races, 2.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.33% Asian, and 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.6%), followed by White Female (21%) and Black or African American Male (15.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.6%) and White Female (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Rapid City in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,204 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 215 and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 17.9% of students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National American University-Rapid City (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2021 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 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), National American University-Rapid City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National American University-Rapid City (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
509 enrolled students
Black or African American
338 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
144 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National American University-Rapid City is 42.3% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Two or More Races, 2.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.33% Asian, and 0.581% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 92 more 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 (268 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at National American University-Rapid City is General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), followed by Strategic Intelligence (13 degrees) and Terrorism & Counterterrorism Operations (8 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (95 degrees), and Transportation (18 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 (1,021,537 people), Other managers (670,442 people), Financial managers (461,350 people), Chief executives & legislators (350,333 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (261,594 people).

The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City in 2021 are Applied Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (95 degrees), Transportation (18 degrees), Business (236 degrees), and Legal (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Personal financial advisors, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Applied Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (95 degrees), Transportation (18 degrees), Business (236 degrees), and Legal (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (484,472 people), Banking & related activities (472,360 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (460,296 people), Computer Systems Design (458,288 people), and Insurance carriers (393,248 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
69 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
52 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National American University-Rapid City was General Business Administration & Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at National American University-Rapid City according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

226

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

318

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City, which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (318).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National American University-Rapid City by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.693 times less than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 114 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 79 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from National American University-Rapid City completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at National American University-Rapid City is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
268 degrees awarded
Black or African American
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Rapid City is white (268 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (123 degrees).

3.31% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Rapid City is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

National American University-Rapid City employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at National American University-Rapid City are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

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 41 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.23M

2021 Salaries

45.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, National American University-Rapid City paid a median of $9.23M in salaries, a 45.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$50k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, National American University-Rapid City paid a total of $50k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 0.297% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at National American University-Rapid City was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2021, 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 41 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National American University-Rapid City was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National American University-Rapid City.