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🏆 #372 National Ranking
Western Rapid City
Public Research University
70%
Acceptance
50%
Graduation
15:1
Student:Faculty
10,823
Students
$24,062
Tuition
#372
Ranking
About Western Rapid City
Western Rapid City is a public research university located in Rapid City, South Dakota. Founded in 1960, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study.
Special Programs
Study AbroadInternshipsResearch OpportunitiesHonors Program
Quick Facts
TypePublic
CategoryResearch University
Established1960
SettingCollege Town
Campus Size13808 acres
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Academics
71
Undergraduate Programs
116
Graduate Programs
50
Doctoral Programs
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Acceptance Rate70%
Graduation Rate50%
Class SizeMedium (20-49 students): 50% of classes
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition$24,062
Out-of-State Tuition$50,530
Room & Board$17,182
Books & Supplies$3,533
Total Cost$31,280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid48%
Average Aid Package$21,083
Scholarships✅ Available
Work-Study✅ Available
Admissions
70%
Acceptance Rate
1343
Average SAT
34
Average ACT
$71
Application Fee
Application DeadlineRolling
Test Optional❌ No
Average GPAAverage 3.9
Campus Life
Campus Details
Campus Size13808 acres
SettingCollege Town
HousingAvailable for all students
Sports DivisionNCAA Division III
MascotWarriors
Student Body
10,823
Total
8,658
Undergrad
2,165
Graduate
Facilities
LibrariesLaboratoriesSports FacilitiesArts CentersMedical CenterStudent Center
Contact Information
Address
1819 Campus Dr, Rapid City, SD 77102
Phone
Email
Website