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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 3,317 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,865 full-time students, and a reported 662 dorm rooms.

We also provide an extensive list of South Dakota Colleges.

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 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 130 students, 130 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Headlines Academy Inc
529 Main St
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

  • Programs: cosmetology, massage therapy, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 81 students, 81 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, chemical engineering, computer and info science, interdisciplinary studies, metallurgical engineering, geological engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,070 students, 1,769 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 662 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 540-630.
  • 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, licensed practical nurse, pharmacy tech, electromechanical tech, computer networking, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, health unit coordinator.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,036 students, 885 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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