A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National American University-Rapid City are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
31%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 26% more male students than female students enrolled at National American University Rapid City with a gender ratio of 10% men to 8% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National American University-Rapid City has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
106
|
| Women |
84
|
National American University-Rapid City serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 93% of the student body residing outside of South Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
7%
|
| Out of State |
88%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
67% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 81% |
| Part time Undergrads | 81.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219204 IPEDS survey data for National American University Rapid City.
Last updated February 24, 2025