Colleges Near Rapid City

Colleges and universities near me in the Rapid City, South Dakota area

There are 3 colleges in Rapid City and 15 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 24,075 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 67,956, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rapid City. Driving time to these schools from Rapid City should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology which is ranked #362 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Sheridan College enrolling 3,596 students. In terms of affordability, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,016 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Rapid City.
Rapid City, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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National American University Rapid City
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Rapid City, SD
 

National American University Rapid City

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

1 miles from Rapid City

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

1 miles from Rapid City

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Western Dakota Technical Institute
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Rapid City, SD
 

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,267enrollment
  • $13,239net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

2 miles from Rapid City

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National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
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Ellsworth AFB, SD
 

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Private 4 Year

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  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Rapid City

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

44 miles from Rapid City

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,177enrollment
  • $5,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Rapid City

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Chadron State College
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Chadron, NE
 

Chadron State College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,260enrollment
  • $15,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Rapid City

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Sinte Gleska University
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Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

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  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

140 miles from Rapid City

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Eastern Wyoming College
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Torrington, WY
 

Eastern Wyoming College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,421enrollment
  • $6,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

146 miles from Rapid City

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Western Nebraska Community College
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Scottsbluff, NE
 

Western Nebraska Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,575enrollment
  • $5,863net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

153 miles from Rapid City

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Summit Christian College
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Gering, Nebraska
 

Summit Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 22enrollment
  • $19,810net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

157 miles from Rapid City

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Casper College
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Casper, WY
 

Casper College

Public 2 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Wyoming

  • 3,354enrollment
  • $8,451net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

178 miles from Rapid City

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Sitting Bull College
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Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

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  • 257enrollment
  • $1,818net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

182 miles from Rapid City

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Sheridan College
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Sheridan, WY
 

Sheridan College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,596enrollment
  • $9,209net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

190 miles from Rapid City

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Dickinson State University
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Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $14,971net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

195 miles from Rapid City

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Dakota Technical Institute and is 1.9 miles from Rapid City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Dakota Technical Institute are $8,286 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Dakota Technical Institute has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.