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Rapid City Colleges

Rapid City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Rapid City

There are at least 4 colleges in Rapid City, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,505 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,011 full-time students, and a reported 662 dorm rooms.

Of Note For College Students

  • Rapid City is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Rapid City Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Black Hills Beauty College
623 Saint Joe
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 90 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Headlines Academy of Cosmetology & Massage
529 Main St
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

  • Programs: massage therapy, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 59 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-3995

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer and info science, interdisciplinary studies, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,313 students, 1,964 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 662 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Western Dakota Technical Institute
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, South Dakota 57703-4018

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, architectural drafting, electromechanical tech, licensed practical nurse, autobody repair, legal assistant, pharmacy tech, clinical and medical lab science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,043 students, 898 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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