Rapid City is a city in South Dakota and it is the county seat of Pennington county. Its population is 92,664. There are 3 colleges near Rapid City, South Dakota - 1 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 10 miles from Rapid City. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 3,540 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,547 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 79.87% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,230.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 0.8 miles from Rapid City |
Public four-years |
$14,900 ($10,500) | $14,600 ($8,500) | 2,576 | 12 to 1 |
| National American University-Rapid City 3.1 miles from Rapid City |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$16,065 | $16,425 | 903 | 6 to 1 |
| National American University-Ellsworth 8.4 miles from Rapid City |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$6,675 | Not Offered | 61 | 8 to 1 |
