National American University-Rapid City

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,985

0.1% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,961

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.1%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

1,440

20.6% Full-Time

About

National American University-Rapid City is a higher education institution located in Pennington County, SD. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at National American University-Rapid City were General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (62 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (31 degrees).

In 2020, 659 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National American University-Rapid City. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (371 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (133 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $14,985, which is $−13,415 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $14,985, which is $−13,415 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,961.

In 2020, 81% of undergraduate students attending National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,985

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City was $14,985. The cost of tuition at National American University-Rapid City is $−13,415 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$17,961

2020 Value

6.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 National American University-Rapid City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,961. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of National American University-Rapid City grew by 6.17%.

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

$7,209

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National American University-Rapid City was of $7,209 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of room and board increased by 0.628% between 2019 and 2020. 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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at National American University-Rapid City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 5.81% with respect to 2019, when 86% 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.

14.1%

2018 Default Rate

609

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at National American University-Rapid City was 14.1%, which represents 609 out of the 4315 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 has a total enrollment of 1,440 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 297 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,143. This means that 20.6% 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 36% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Black or African American, 3.4% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.1%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National American University-Rapid City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,440 students. The full-time enrollment at National American University-Rapid City is 297 and the part-time enrollment is 1,143. This means that 20.6% of students enrolled at National American University-Rapid City are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

N/A%

N/A 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 N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), National American University-Rapid City had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

White
518
Hispanic or Latino
356
Black or African American
318

The enrolled student population at National American University-Rapid City is 36% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Black or African American, 3.4% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 2.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% 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 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2020, 249 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 (371 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (133 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at National American University-Rapid City is General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (62 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (31 degrees).

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 (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (78 degrees), and Business (326 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,371,243 people), Accountants & auditors (1,039,950 people), Other managers (685,251 people), Financial managers (449,545 people), and Chief executives & legislators (349,413 people).

The most specialized majors at National American University-Rapid City are Applied Sciences (9 degrees awarded), Protective Services (78 degrees), Business (326 degrees), Transportation (8 degrees), and Legal (17 degrees).

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, Other financial specialists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,716,158 people), Elementary & secondary schools (654,647 people), Banking & related activities (480,962 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (474,417 people), and Insurance carriers (465,201 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

General Business Administration & Management
92 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
62 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
31 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at National American University-Rapid City was General Business Administration & Management with 92 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

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

454

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 205 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City, which is 0.452 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (454).

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 2020, 82 degrees were awarded to men at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 164 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 164 degrees were awarded to women at National American University-Rapid City in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 0% 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, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% 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.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at National American University-Rapid City is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
371 degrees awarded
Black or African American
133 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National American University-Rapid City is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (133 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
262 degrees awarded
White Male
109 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National American University-Rapid City is white female (262 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (109 degrees).

Operations

National American University-Rapid City has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNM%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, National American University-Rapid City had a total salary expenditure of $30.2M. National American University-Rapid City employs 1 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at National American University-Rapid City are Female No academic ranks (1), Male No academic ranks(0), and N/A (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 49 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at National American University-Rapid City (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, National American University-Rapid City received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2020 Salaries

13.4%

decline from 2019

In 2020, National American University-Rapid City paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 55.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.2M) and a 13.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.1% decline from 2018 and a 91.1% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% 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 $4.78M (31%) 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

49 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at National American University-Rapid City were No academic rank with 1 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, 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 49 employees; Management with 26 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

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.