President Cindy Mathena of National American University-Rapid City | National American University-Rapid City
President Cindy Mathena of National American University-Rapid City | National American University-Rapid City
Of the 4,497 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 73.4% were white. This is an increase of 0.9% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the five universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 0.6%. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported the largest student body, with 2,163 students.
Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 73.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| U.S. nonresident | 1% |
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