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National American University - Rapid City

National American University - Rapid City
5301 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701

Official telephone: (605) 394-4800
Toll-free telephone: (800) 209-0490
Fax number: (605) 394-4871
Website: www.national.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Angela Beck,
Director of Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 605 364-4827
rcadmissions@national.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Open admissions policy for graduates of accredited secondary schools.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
School's test preference: ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Room deposit amount: $100, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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