About National American University-Rapid City

Founded in 1941, National American University-Rapid City. is a college. Located in South Dakota, which is a city setting in South Dakota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,543 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The National American University-Rapid City Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 15 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at National American University-Rapid City include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at NAU are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at National American University-Rapid City.

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“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
25%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
25%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
25%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
25%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
25%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
25%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
25%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
25%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
25%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
25%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    4 Students rated on-campus housing 3 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    5 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    10 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    11 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    9 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    9 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    11 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 82 % gave the school a 5.0.

National American University-Rapid City REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of National American University-Rapid City?

5 Students rated National American University-Rapid City

Nicole - 08/09/2019

I love National American University this is a great school. The teachers are always there to help and push you to complete also my classmates are very kind. I give this school 5 stars. I am going for my Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Management and I can’t not afford to continue

Theresa - 06/19/2019

AIU, is a good school to attend. Most people here are considerable. Most instructors àre very interested in teaching the students with crucial facts, that can be applied until their LIFE. The financial aid department seems prejudice and uncaring.

Felicia - 06/05/2018

I take classes online and I am extremely satisfied with the help and love I get from my advisors. They are always available for one on one tutoring they take their time with assisting me in choosing courses that fit my major and current home situation.

Susan - 03/27/2018

National American University Rapid City and Online is so supportive I feel encouraged to continue furthering my education with NAU to move toward to studying a Masters degree with them as well.

National American University-Rapid City FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at National American University-Rapid City?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for National American University-Rapid City is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to save as much money as possible, and don't get any credit cards. I think that is the best advice that I could've gotten when I graduated from high school. Trying to apply those two things to life would make things a lot easier as you get older.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My Classmates are parents,Grandparents,single parents,Veteransjust phenomenal individuals.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I found the school because of their fast responses to my emails. All the other school either didn't reply or even give a call back. Once I was in communication I went to visit and was just amazed on how the atmosphere there just felt like a home or family enviroment. From the receptionist to the financial aid advisors I was blown away and happy that they did respond fast to my emails. If ever I have questions my answers are a phone call or email away. I am glad to become a part of the NAU family.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    That even though I transferred over from another school there are alot of familiar freindly faces. Seening alot of people I already knew made me feel more comfortable continuing my education at this college. Also that the classes are very similar too.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I am well aware of what it takes to succeed in an online collage, since I have already earned an associates degree from Kaplan University and am now going for a batchelors degree in Medical office management.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    National American University doesn't really have to many bad sides to it. I think the only down sides NAU has is the cost is a bit high where it can be hard to stay full-time in this economy. I know a few of my friends that are going to have to take breaks because it's just too hard and getting scholarships around this state are a bit harder to come by if you're not a genius or native american. I wish there was a broader range of degrees offered but this school is great.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    staff is ver friendly and helpful.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    National American University is challenging. I didn't realize how challenging and hard it would be until I was actually in a classroom doing work. College is alot different from high school, and I don't think anything can prepare you for college. In order to succeed and make it through college, you have to dedicate yourself to your schooling. I just recently learned this, and now I'm doing much better with my classes.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    N/A

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school would be the financial aid. I just recently graduated high school and I'm now majoring in nursing. When I applied for college, I realized it was expensive. I come from the Pine Ridge Indian reservation, the poorest reservation in South Dakota. Financial aid is a huge problem for me because I don't have money to pay for my college, but I want to be successful.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Working with the other schools to transfer over classes and credits.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

78%

female

22%

male

1,543

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

51%

Out-Of-State

49%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

17%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
32%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
45%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

24% of students attending National American University-Rapid City receive some sort of financial aid. 16% were awarded federal grants. While 8% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,914

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,350

Books and Supplies

$7,038

Room and Board

22,302

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,144
$30 - $48K
N/A
$48 - $75K
$17,277
$75 - $110K
$20,069
$110K & UP
N/A

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